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etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently
discolored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact discoloration will be
prevented.
Leather Upholstery
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly or clean with a leather care product.
Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated
leather as its underside should not become wet.
Cloth Upholstery
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.
Tex Upholstery
Pour an interior care product onto soft lint-free cloth
and apply with light pressure.Hard Plastic Trim ItemsPour an interior care product onto soft lint-free cloth
and apply with light pressure.Plastic and Rubber PartsDo not use oil or wax on these parts.
ELECTRICAL FUSESDamaged fuses are recognizable from their burnt-out
filament.
Prior to exchanging a fuse, turn the key in the ignition-
column lock to the 0 position and switch off the
consumer involved.
NOTE: Fuses must not be bridged. Replace fuses with
specified rated current. Only replace fuses when the
cause of the malfunction has been rectified.
NOTE: Fuses and relays (standard equipment) are on
the underside of the ignition column, refer to "Fuses
and Relays Standard Equipment".
Fuses, relays and diodes (optional equipment) are
below the driver’s seat, refer to "Optional Fuse and
Relay Equipment".
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Standard Fuse and Relay Equipment1. Locked
2. Unlocked
3. Detent spring – engage when the cover is fitted
CAUTION!
When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage
rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than
indicated may result in a dangerous electrical
system overload. If a properly rated fuse
continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the
circuit that must be corrected.
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Position of fuses and relays
4. Fuses
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Fuse Assignment, Standard Equipment
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No. Rated Circuit
1. 10A Parking lamp right, taillamp right
2. 10A High beam head lamp,right
3. 10A High beam head lamp, left,
high beam indicator lamp
4. 10A Backup lamp
5. 10A Brake lamp
6. 20A Windshield wiper motor
7. 15A Horn, heated rear window,
air recirculation switch,
optional equipment relay (terminal 15)
8. 20A Interior lighting, cigarette lighter,
radio (terminal 30)
9. 15A Clock, hazard warning lamps,
parking lamps10. 10A Instrument lighting, license plate lamp
daytime driving lamps
11. 10A Side lamp, left; taillamp, left
12. 10A Low beam headlamp, right
13. 10A Low beam headlamp, left
14. 15A Fog lamp
15. 10A Radio (terminal 15)
16. 25A Engine control unit
17. 15A Engine control unit
18. 15A Ignition (terminal 15)
19. 15A Not in use
20. 15A Heater controls (terminal 30)
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230 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLERelay A ssignment, Standard Equipment1. Windshield wiper motor (W)
2. Diesel engine control unit (M)
3. Turn signals (B)
Fuse and Relay Optional EquipmentThe cover is located below the driver’s seat.
Remove cover:
1. Press both detent springs down and remove cover.
Install cover:
2. Position cover at bottom and engage both detent
springs.
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Fuse, Relay, and Diode Assignments – Optional Equipment
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232 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLENOTE: The arrangement of the fuses (1) depends on
the optional equipment installed on the vehicle. The
assignments are shown on the inside of the cover of the
fuse box.
Diodes:No. Circuit
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
3. Not in use
4. Not in use
Fuses:No. Rated Circuit
5. 10A Immobilizer
6. 7.5A Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
7. 25A Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
8. 40A Not in use
9. 40A Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
10. Not in useRelays:No. Circuit
11. Not in use
12. Starter relay
13. Not in use
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