394 Practical hintsFusesFuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems controlled by that fuse will
stop working.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses (
page 394):
Fuse chart.
Spare fuses
Special fuse extractorYour vehicle’s electrical fuses are located
in various fuse boxes:
In the dashboard on the passenger side
(page 395)
In the rear passenger compartment un-
der the right rear seat (
page 395)
In the engine compartment on the driv-
er’s side (
page 396)
In the engine compartment on the pas-
senger side (
page 396)
Aids for replacing fuses
Fuse chart
A chart explaining fuse allocation and fuse
amperages can be found in the vehicle tool
kit in the trunk (
page 365).
Spare Fuses
Spare Fuses are found in the vehicle tool
kit in the trunk (page 365).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the vehicle
tool kit in the trunk (page 365).
Warning!
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Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
and which have the specified amperage. Us-
ing other fuses may cause an overload and
lead to a fire, or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems.
!Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
