2006 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 178

Controls in detail Automatic transmission Kickdown The kickdown can also be used for maximum acceleration when driving in the manual program mode M. Press the accelerator past the point of resistance. The transmission shifts to a lower gear. Shift up once the desired speed has been reached. or Restart the engine ( page 48). The transmission will go to the automatic program mode (C or S). The manual program mode M is not stored. Deactivating manual shift program Press the program mode selector switch ( page 175) repeatedly until C or S appears in the tachometer display. 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 in a safe location. Move the gear selector lever to P. Turn off the engine. Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. Restart the engine ( page 48). Move the 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. i When driving at full throttle, the transmission shifts to the next higher gear when maximum engine speed has been reached. 177