Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 349)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
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(USA only)
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(Canada only)
The yellow engine malfunction
indicator lamp comes on while
driving.
There is a malfunction in:
ț The fuel management system
ț The ignition system
ț The emission control system
ț Systems which affect emissions
Such malfunctions may result in excessive
emissions values and may switch the engine
to its limp-home (emergency operation)
mode.
̈ 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 read-
out of diagnostic trouble codes. It is
located in the front left area of the foot-
well next to the parking brake.
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Some states may by law require you to con-
tact a workshop as soon as the engine malfunc-
tion indicator lamp comes on. Check local
requirements.