2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 164

162 Refueling Problems with the transmission Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The acceleration ability The transmission is in emergency mode. is deteriorating. It is only possible to shift into 2nd gear and reverse gear. The transmission no X Stop the vehicle. longer changes gear. X Shift the transmission to position P. X Switch off the engine. X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine. X Shift the transmission to position D or R. If D is selected, the transmission shifts into 2nd gear; if R is selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear. X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Driving and parking Releasing the parking lock manually In the event of an electrical malfunction, it is possible to release the selector lever lock manually to move it out of position P, e.g. if you wish to tow the vehicle away. cloth) from the right-hand edge, pulling it up and out. X Press release button ; down and simultaneously move the selector lever out of position P. The selector lever can now be moved freely until it is returned to position P. Refueling Important safety notes G Warning Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline. Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to your health. ! Do not use any sharp-edged objects to remove the selector lever cover in the center console. This can damage the selector lever cover. X Depress the parking brake firmly. X Pry out selector lever gaiter : with a flat, blunt object (e.g. a screwdriver wrapped in