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Fuses

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The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the components on the circuit and their functions will fail.


Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same rating (which can be recognised by the colour and amperage) and which have the amperage specified in the fuse allocation chart. A Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will be happy to advise you.

	Risk of fire
Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct amperage for the system concerned. Do not attempt to repair or bridge faulty fuses. A circuit overload could otherwise cause a fire. Have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.


Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct amperage for the system concerned. Otherwise, components or systems could be damaged.

The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:

The fuse allocation chart is in the main fuse box in the dashboard. The fuse amperage is also indicated there.

	Park the vehicle.
	Switch off all electrical consumers.
	Remove the key from the ignition lock.

To open: open the driver’s door.

Cover


Do not use a pointed object, such as a screwdriver, to open the fuse box in the dashboard. You could otherwise damage the dashboard.

	Prise off cover on the recess (arrow), for example using a blunt object as a lever.
	Pull cover outwards and remove.

	To close: clip in cover at the front.
	Fold cover inwards until it engages.
	Close the driver's door.

The fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.

To open: open the bonnet more.

Fuse box

Fuse box lid

Clamps

	Remove moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth.
	Fold clamps upwards.
	Lift fuse box cover up.

	To close: guide the back lug of cover into the recess. When doing this, make sure that the rubber seal is sitting properly and that cover is properly fitted onto fuse box .
	Press lid down and secure with clamps .
	Close the bonnet more.

The fuse box is in the boot behind the partition covering.

A tool is required to open it.