Mercedes-Benz R 350, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
The transmission will shift to the next
higher gear as permitted by the shift
program. This action simultaneously
extends the gear range of the
transmission.
Canceling gear range limit
왘
Press and hold the outside
2
of one of
the buttons on the steering wheel
until
D
reappears in the multifunction
display.
The transmission will shift from the current
gear range directly to gear range
D .
Shifting into optimal gear range
왘
Press and hold the inside
1
of one of
the buttons on the steering wheel.
The transmission will automatically select
the gear range suited for optimal
acceleration and deceleration. This will
involve shifting down one or more gears.
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode)
If vehicle acceleration becomes less re-
sponsive or sluggish or the transmission
no longer shifts, the transmission is most
likely operating in limp home (emergency
operation) mode. In this mode only second
gear and reverse gear can be selected.
왘
Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
왘
Shift to park position P .
왘
Turn off the engine.
왘
Wait at least 10 seconds before
restarting.
왘
Restart the engine.
왘
Shift to drive position D (for second
gear) or reverse gear R .
왘
Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.