Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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The yellow engine diag-
nostics warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
There may be a fault, for example:
R
in the engine management
R
in the fuel injection system
R
in the exhaust system
R
in the ignition system (for vehicles with petrol engines)
R
in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may
be running in emergency mode.
X
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dry
(
Y
page 175).
X
Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.
If the yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp goes out, emer-
gency running mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not be
checked.
8
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is run-
ning.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated when the fuel level
drops into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station.
?
The red coolant warn-
ing lamp lights up while
the engine is running
and the coolant tem-
perature gauge is at the
start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is
faulty.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a
risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
285
On-board
computer
and
displays
Z