Hints, Practical hints, What to do if – Mercedes-Benz E-Sedan 2010 Owners Manual User Manual

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Vehicle

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

8

The yellow fuel
tank reserve
warning lamp
comes on when
the engine is
running.

The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark.

X

Refuel at the next gas station.

Engine

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

;
The yellow engine
malfunction indicator
lamp comes on when
the engine is running.

There may be a malfunction in

R

the fuel management system

R

the ignition system (gasoline engine)

R

the emission control system

R

systems which affect emissions

Such malfunctions may result in excessive emissions values and
may switch the engine to limp-home (emergency operation) mode.

X

Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

i

Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop as

soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Check
local requirements.

;
The yellow engine
malfunction indicator
lamp comes on when
the engine is running.

A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The fuel
cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky.

X

Check the fuel cap (

Y

page 220).

X

If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap.

X

If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Diesel engine: Your fuel tank was driven empty.

X

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.

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Practical hints

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