Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
? The yellow “CHECK ENGINE”
malfunction indicator lamp
comes on while driving.
There is a malfunction in:
ț The fuel management system
ț The ignition system
ț The emission control system
ț Systems which affect emissions
Such malfunctions may result in excessive
emissions values and may switch the engine
to its limp-home (emergency operation)
mode.
̈ Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
An on-board diagnostic connector is
used by the service station to link the
vehicle to the shop diagnostics
system. It allows the accurate identifi-
cation of system malfunctions
through the readout of diagnostic
trouble codes. It is located in the front
left area of the footwell next to the
parking brake pedal.
The fuel cap is not closed tight. ̈ Check the fuel cap.
Your gas tank is empty. ̈ After refuelling start the engine three
or four times in succession.
The limp-home mode is canceled. You do
not need to have your vehicle checked.