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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
? (USA only)
± (Canada only)
The yellow engine mal-
function indicator lamp
comes on while driving.
There is a malfunction of:
앫 The fuel management system
앫 The ignition system
앫 The emission control system
앫 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.
왘 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.
왘 Check the fuel cap (컄 page 235).
If it is not closed properly:
왘 Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:
왘 Have the fuel system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Your fuel tank is empty. 왘 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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