Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Problems with the transmission
| Problem | Possible causes/consequences and - Solutions |
| The transmission has problems shifting gear. | The transmission is losing oil.
•► Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, immediately. |
| The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no longer changes gear. |
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear. •► Stop the vehicle. •► Shift the transmission to position P. •► Switch off the engine. •► Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine. •► Shift the transmission to position D or R. If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear. •► Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, immediately. |
Manual drive program
Switching on the manual drive program
The manual drive program is only available for
AMG vehicles.
Manual drive program M is different from
drive programs S and S+ with regard to
spontaneity, ...
Transfer case
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-
wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always
transmitted to both axles.
Performance tests may only be carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
s ...
See also:
Speed dial
Speed dial numbers can be added in phone mode in Phone menu Phone book Speed
dial.
To use speed dial to make a call in phone mode, press a button on the center
console keypad followed by OK/MENU. ...
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
WARNING!
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
manual driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. The sudden
movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push a
p ...
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car
wash, heed the information regarding Washing
in automatic car washes ...
