2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 173
2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
Page 173 highlights
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Deactivating manual shift program Press the program mode selector switch ( page 169) repeatedly until C or S appears in the multifunction display. or Restart the engine. The transmission will go to the automatic program mode (C or S). The manual program mode M is not stored. Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) If vehicle acceleration worsens 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 activated. Stop the vehicle. Move gear selector lever to P. Turn off the engine. Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. Restart the engine. Move gear selector lever to position D (for second gear) or R. Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 172