Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Downshifting
Warning!
Upshifting
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode)
̈
Briefly press the gear selector lever to
G
the right in the D+ direction.
If vehicle acceleration worsens or the
transmission no longer shifts, the trans-
mission is most likely operating in limp
home (emergency operation) mode. In this
mode only second gear and reverse gear
can be activated.
The transmission will shift from the current
gear to the next higher gear as permitted
by the shift program. This action simul-
taneously extends the gear range of the
transmission.
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.
̈
Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
Canceling gear range limit
̈
Briefly press the gear selector lever to
̈ Move gear selector lever to P.
̈
Press and hold the gear selector lever
in the D+ direction untilD reappears in ̈ Turn off the engine.
the left in the D- direction.
The transmission will shift from the current
gear to the next lower gear as permitted by
the shift program. This action simulta-
neously limits the gear range of the
transmission (୴ page 166).
the multifunction display.
̈
Wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting.
The transmission will shift from the current
gear range directly to gear range D.
̈ Restart the engine.
̈
Move gear selector lever to position D
(for second gear) or R.
Shifting into optimal gear range
i
̈
Press and hold the gear selector lever
in the D- direction.
̈ Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
To avoid overrevving the engine when
the gear selector lever is moved to
the D- direction, the transmission will
not shift to a lower gear if the engine’s
max. speed would be exceeded.
The transmission will automatically select
the gear range suited for optimal
acceleration and deceleration. This may
involve shifting down one or more gears.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C280, Mercedes-Benz C350, Mercedes-benz W203 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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