Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 262)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp
comes on while driving. The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark. ̈ Refuel at the next gas station
(
୴ page 233).
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The red seat belt non-usage
warning lamp illuminates for a
brief period after starting the en-
gine. The warning lamp reminds you to fasten seat
belts. ̈ Fasten your seat belt.
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The red SRS indicator lamp
comes on while driving. There is a malfunction in the restraint sys-
tems. The airbags or emergency tensioning
device (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or
fail to activate in an accident. ̈ Drive with added caution to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
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In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi-
cated as outlined above, the SRS may not be
operational. For your safety, we strongly
recommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have
the system checked; otherwise the SRS may
not be activated when needed in an
accident, which could result in serious or
fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly
and unnecessarily which could result in an
accident and/or injury to you or to others.