260 Practical hintsWhat 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:
The fuel management system
The ignition system
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.
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 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 fuel cap is not closed tight.
Check the fuel cap.
Your gas tank is empty.
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. 
365 Index
Removing 93
Rear seats
Adjusting head restraint height 91
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 146
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 149
Activating 149
Deactivating 149
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 308
Refrigerant
Air conditioner 332
Refuelling 233
Regular checks 234
Reinstalling vehicle battery 308
Remote controls
SmartKey 82
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 213
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 344Removing
Vehicle battery 308
Wheel 303
Wiper blades 300
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 298
Brake lamp bulbs 298
Bulbs 293
Front lamp bulbs 295
Front turn signal bulbs 295, 296
High beam bulbs 295
High beam bulbs 
(xenon-type headlamps) 296
License plate lamp bulbs 299
Low beam bulbs 295
Parking lamp bulbs 296, 297
Rear fog lamp bulbs 298
Rear lamp bulbs 294, 298
Rear turn signal bulbs 298
Side marker lamp bulbs 298
Standing lamp bulbs 296, 297Wiper blades 300
Reset button in 
the instrument cluster 119
Reset knob in 
the instrument cluster 119, 120
Resetting
All functions (control system) 119
All functions of a submenu 120
Fuel consumption 133
Service indicator (FSS) 250
Trip odometer 107
Residual heat utilization 344
REST 
(Residual engine heat utilization) 344
Restraint system see 
Infant and child restraint systems      65, 69Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 138
Rims 325
Roadside assistance
Tele Aid* 210
Roller sunblind for the sliding/pop-up roof
Closing 189
Opening 189