Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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(Canada only)
The yellow engine mal-
function indicator lamp
comes on while driving.
There is a malfunction of:
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The fuel management system
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The ignition system
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The emission control system
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Systems which impact emissions
Such malfunctions may result in excessive
emissions values and may switch the engine
to its limp-home mode. Serious damage can
occur to the emission system.
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Have the vehicle checked as soon as possi-
ble by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck 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 malfunc-
tions through the readout of diagnostic trou-
ble codes. It is located near the hood lock
release on the upper left of footwell.
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.
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Check the fuel cap (
If it is not closed properly:
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Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:
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Have the fuel system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Your fuel tank is empty.
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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.