Mercedes Benz 2003 sl 500 User Manual
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Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode)
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.
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.
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Stop the vehicle.
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Move selector lever to P.
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Turn off the engine.
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Wait at least ten seconds before re-
starting.
starting.
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Restart the engine.
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Move selector lever to position D (for
2nd gear) or R.
2nd gear) or R.
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Have the transmission checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.