Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
?
(USA only)
The yellow malfunction
There is a malfunction in:
The fuel management system
̈ Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
indicator lamp comes on ț
while driving.
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(Canada only)
ț
The ignition system
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 lo-
cated in the front left area of the
footwell next to the parking brake pedal.
ț
ț
The emission control system
Systems which affect emissions
Such malfunctions may result in excessive
emissions values and may switch the en-
gine to its limp-home (emergency opera-
tion) mode.
The fuel cap is not closed tightly.
Your gas tank is empty.
̈ Close 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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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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