Signs of automatic transmission emergency mode:
* Gear shifting only manually
* Maximum speed limit
* Engine speed limit
*Check Engine light flashing
*Error message on dashboard
Driving in emergency mode with automatic transmission:
1. Pull to the side of the road. If possible, pull over to the side of the road to avoid endangering yourself and other road users.
2. Place the automatic transmission in park position (P). This will help reduce the load on the transmission.
3. Turn off the engine. This will stop power supply to the automatic transmission and other electrical components.
4. Wait a few minutes. Sometimes resetting the power can fix the problem.
5. Start the engine. If the problem persists, continue to the next step.
6. Switch the automatic transmission to manual mode. This will allow you to manually change gears to get to your destination.
7. Accelerate carefully. Do not overload the transmission with sudden acceleration or gear changes.
8. Drive at a moderate speed. Do not exceed the limited maximum speed.
9. Contact a mechanic as soon as possible. The emergency mode of the automatic transmission indicates a problem that needs to be fixed as soon as possible.
Important precautions:
* Do not try to tow a car with an automatic transmission in emergency mode. This may cause further damage to the transmission.
* Do not operate the vehicle in emergency mode for a long time.
* Observe the speed and engine speed limits indicated on the instrument panel.
* Do not change gears too often or abruptly.