refuelling MERCEDES-BENZ C COUPE 2005 CL203 Owner's Manual

342 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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The yellow engine
malfunction indicator
lamp comes on while
driving.
There is a malfunction in:

The fuel management system


The ignition system


The emission control system


Systems which affect emissions
Such malfunctions may result in ex-
cessive emissions values and may
switch the engine to its limp-home
(emergency operation) mode.

Have the vehicle checked as soon as possi-
ble 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 readout of
diagnostic trouble codes. It is located in the
front left area of the footwell next to the
parking brake pedal.
A loss of pressure has been detect-
ed in the fuel system. The fuel cap
may not be closed properly or the
fuel system may be leaky.

Check the fuel cap (
page 288).
If it is not closed properly:

Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:

Have the fuel system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Your fuel tank is empty.

After refuelling 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.

460 IndexRange (distance to empty)
Calling up 152
Reading lamp 29
Rear bench seat
Foldable 250
Rear fog lamp 385
Bulb 385
Switching on 113
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 390
Rear lamps
Messages in display 366–370
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 194
Rear passenger compartment, adjustable
air vents
Climate control 180
Rear seat head restraints 103
Adjusting 103
Adjusting tilt 105
Folding back 104
Installing 105
Placing upright 105
Removing 105
Seats 105Rear seats
Adjusting head restraint height 103
Head restraints 103
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 170
Activating 170
Deactivating 170
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 325
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 403
Refilling
Coolant 296
Headlamp cleaning system* 299
Refrigerant
Air conditioner 428
Refuelling 288
Regular checks 290
Reinstalling vehicle battery 402
Remote control
SmartKey 90
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 268Removing
Spare wheel 375
Vehicle battery 402
Wheel 396
Wiper blades 393
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 390
Batteries (SmartKey) 382, 383
Brake lamp bulbs 390
Bulbs 384
Front lamp bulbs 385, 386
Front turn signal bulbs 388, 389
High beam bulbs (xenon-type*
headlamps) 389
License plate lamp bulbs 392
Low beam bulbs 387
Parking lamp bulbs 388, 390
Rear fog lamp bulb 390
Rear lamp bulbs 385, 390
Rear turn signal bulbs 390
Side marker lamp bulbs 390, 391
Standing lamp bulbs 388, 390
Wiper blades 393
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 134, 135