2004 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 295
2004 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Practical hints What to do if ...? Problem Possible cause The yellow malfunction There is a malfunction in: indicator lamp comes on The fuel management system while driving. The ignition system The emission control system Systems which affect emissions Such malfunctions may result in excessive emissions values and may switch the engine to its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. The fuel cap is not closed tightly. Your gas tank is empty. Suggested solution 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 identification 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. Check the fuel cap ( page 257). 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. ? (USA only) ± (Canada only) l The red Distronic warn- You are too close to the vehicle in front of ing lamp comes on while you to maintain selected speed. driving. Apply the brakes immediately to increase the following distance. 294
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