Mercedes-Benz 2008 M-Class Operator's Manual page 405

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
?
(USA only) The yellow engine malfunction
indicator lamp comes on while
±
(Canada only)
driving.
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Possible cause/conse-
quence
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.
Vehicles with diesel engine:
Your fuel tank is empty.
Suggested solution
Check the fuel cap ( page 337).
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 Light Truck
Center.
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.