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399 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuses 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 399):
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 400)
In the rear passenger compartment un-
der the right rear seat (
page 400)
In the engine compartment on the driv-
er’s side (
page 401)
In the engine compartment on the pas-
senger side (
page 401)
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 370).
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the trunk (
page 370).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the vehicle
tool kit in the trunk (
page 370).
Warning!
G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
and which have the specified amperage.
Using other fuses may cause an overload
and lead to a fire, or cause damage to elec-
trical 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.
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437 Index
Driving safety systems
ABS 80
BAS 81
ESP
®
82, 429
Driving systems 205
ABC 220
Cruise control 205
Distronic* 208
Parktronic* 223
Vehicle level control 221E
Easy-entry/exit feature 112, 163
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 416
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system
Hands-free microphone 29
Emergency calls
Tele Aid 243, 244
Emergency operations
Fuel filler flap 374
Limp Home Mode, Automatic
transmission 177
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 372
Power tilt/sliding sunroof, Manual
operation 375
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 248
Trunk, Releasing from inside 109
Trunk, Unlocking 373
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 394
First aid kit 369
Flat tire, Changing 386Fuses 399
Hazard warning flasher 130
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 328
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance (Tele Aid) 244
Towing the vehicle 396
Emission control 268
Information label 406
System warranties 10
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 406
Engine
Block heater (Canada only) 314
Break-in recommendations 258
Cleaning 320
Compartment 273
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 330
Number 406, 428
Poly-V-belt layout 407, 408
Starting 48
Tachometer 25, 136
Technical data 408
Turning off 58
Engine coolant see Coolant
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448 IndexShifting
Automatic transmission 48, 165
Gear selector lever positions 167
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 172
Shoulder support (Multicontour
seats*) 117
Side impact air bags 67
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 321
Messages in display 356
Replacing bulbs 379
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 310, 432
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 314
Snow tires 313
Spare fuses 370
Spare wheel 386
Mounting 386
Speed settingsCruise control 207
Speedometer 25, 142
SRS 70, 432
Indicator lamp 25, 62, 335
Standing lamps 125
Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383
Standing water, Driving through 266
Starter switch 23
Positions 34
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting, Engine 48
Steering column 42
Steering wheel 42, 138
Cleaning 324
Electrical adjustment 42
Heated steering wheel* 239
Steering wheel gearshift control
CL 55 AMG and CL 65 AMG
Automatic transmission 173
Stolen vehicle, Recovery services (Tele
Aid) 249Storage compartments 231
Armrest 232, 233
Below the front armrest 232
Between rear seats 233
Cup holders 235
Glove box 231
In front of armrest 232
Parcel nets 234
Storage tray and telephone
holder* 233
Under the front seats 234
Storing, Tires 285
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 181
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade* 182
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15