Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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The yellow “CHECK ENGINE”
malfunction indicator lamp
comes on while driving.
There is a malfunction in:
̈ Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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The fuel management system
The ignition system
An on-board diagnostic connector is
used by the service station to link the
vehicle to the shop diagnostics sys-
tem. It allows the accurate identifica-
tion of system malfunctions through
the readout of diagnostic trouble
codes. It is located in the front left
area of the footwell next to the
parking brake pedal.
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.
The fuel cap is not closed tight.
Your gas tank is empty.
̈ Check the fuel cap.
̈ After refuelling start 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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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C240, Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz C320, Mercedes-benz W203 |
Model Year | 2004 |
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Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
It is a good reference material specially if you bought the car second hand