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NOTE Damage due to incorrect fuses
Using incorrect fuses can result in damage to
electrical components or systems or their
functions being considerably restricted.
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Use only fuses approved for Mercedes-
Benz with the respective specied fuse
rating.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognise by the col-
our and the label. The fuse ratings and further
information to be observed can be found in the
fuse assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram: on the fuse box in the
engine compartment (/ page 585).
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NOTE Damage or malfunctions caused by
moisture
Moisture may cause damage to the electrical
system or cause it to malfunction.
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When the fuse box is open, make sure
that no moisture can enter the fuse box.
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When closing the fuse box, make sure
that the seal of the lid is positioned cor-
rectly on the fuse box.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectied at a qualied specialist
workshop.
Ensure the following before replacing a fuse:
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The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
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All electrical consumers are switched o.
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The vehicle is switched o.
The electrical fuses are located in various fuse
boxes:
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Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
le-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in
the direction of travel (/ page 585)
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Fuse box in the front passenger footwell
(/ page 586)
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Fuse box in the centre of the load compart-
ment (/ page 587)
Opening and closing the fuse box in the engine
compartment
Requirements:
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A dry cloth and a screwdriver are available.
Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(/ page 52).
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WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windscreen wipers when the bonnet is
open
If the windscreen wipers start moving when
the bonnet is open, you could be trapped by
the wiper linkage.
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Always switch o the windscreen wipers
and vehicle before opening the engine
bonnet.
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Open the bonnet.
Breakdown assistance
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