Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Problems with the transmission

Mercedes-Benz E-Class / Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owners Manual / Driving and parking / Automatic transmission / 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 ...