2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 365

Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence 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 near the hood release. ? (USA only) The yellow engine There is a malfunction in: malfunction indicator ± (Canada only) the fuel management system lamp comes on 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. Your fuel tank is empty. After refueling start, turn off and restart the engine three or four times in succession. The limp-home mode is canceled. You do not need to have your vehicle checked. Additionally you see the message Check gas cap See Operator's Manual in the multi- A loss of pressure has been detectCheck the fuel cap ( page 304). ed in the fuel system. The fuel cap If it is not closed properly: may not be closed properly or the Close the fuel cap. fuel system may be leaking. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. function display. 364