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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission*
Accelerator position
Your driving style influences the transmis-
sion’s shifting behavior:
Less throttle
Earlier upshifting
More throttle
Later upshifting
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
왘
Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.
왘
Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
The transmission shifts up again.
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode)
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 2nd gear and reverse gear can
be activated.
왘
Stop the vehicle.
왘
Move selector lever to
P
.
왘
Turn off the engine.
왘
Wait at least ten seconds before re-
starting.
왘
Restart the engine.
왘
Move selector lever to position
D
(for
2nd gear) or
R
.
왘
Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Summary of Contents for 2003 C-Class Coupe
Page 1: ...C 230 Kompressor C 320 ...
Page 8: ...Contents ...
Page 20: ...20 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit ...
Page 22: ...22 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster ...
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Page 29: ...29 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...
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Page 55: ...55 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...
Page 142: ...142 Controls in detail Climate control Climate control ...
Page 160: ...160 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements ...
Page 316: ...316 Technical data Weights Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg ...
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