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Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of
the short circuit.
Spare fuses are supplied inside the main fuse box.
Observe amperage and color of fuse.
A special fuse puller is supplied with the vehicle tools.
Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart can be found inside the corresponding fuse
box cover.
1Main fuses box in engine compartment
To gain access to the main fuse box (1), release clamp
(arrow), lift the fuse box cover up and remove it.
To close the main fuse box, engage right end of cover
and secure with clamp.
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2Lock for auxiliary fuse box and battery cover
3Fuse box and battery cover4Auxiliary fuse box below right rear bench seat
To gain access, fold seat cushion forward. Rotate lock (2)
counterclockwise and remove cover.
Note:
When reinstalling cover (3) make certain that tabs
(arrows) are inserted.
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To again access, open door, pry off cover and
remove.Electrical outlet
The electrical outlet is located in the rear compartment
on the left side.
To gain access, flip cover up. If locked, first unlock by
inserting for instance a small coin and turning it to the
left.
Note:
The cover is lockable by inserting, for instance a small
coin and turning it to the right.
Maximum capacity: 180 W.
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Express opening and closing
Power windows .......................................................... 154
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................119
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 297
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror .........................................303
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 298
High mounted stop lamp .........................................303
License plate lamps .................................................. 302
Low and high beam .................................................. 299
Parking lamps .................................................. 300, 301
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 297
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 303
Standing lamps ................................................. 300, 301
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 301
Turn signal lamps ............................................ 300, 301
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 266
Flat tire
Changing wheels ......................................................282
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................114
Four wheel
electronic traction system (4MATIC)
with electronic stability program (ESP) ................229Fuel .................................................................................. 239
Gasoline additives .................................................... 332
Premium unleaded gasoline .................. 239, 329, 331
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 246
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 331
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 246
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 328
Fuse box
Fuses .......................................................................... 267
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 267
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 180
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 332
Fuel requirements .................................................... 331
Premium unleaded ................................................... 331
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 26
Global locking
Central locking ............................................................ 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 163