424 Practical hintsFusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat-
ing.If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses. They are located in the trunk
with the vehicle tool kit (
page 388).
Fuse chart
The fuse chart explains the fuse alloca-
tion and fuse amperages.
Spare fuses
Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:
on the driver’s side of the engine com-
partment (
page 425)
on the passenger side of the engine
compartment (
page 425)
under passenger-side rear storage
compartment (
page 426)
in the trunk (
page 426)Before replacing fuses:
Apply the parking brake (
page 61).
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to position P (
page 168).
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Turn off the engine (
page 62).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Open
the driver’s door.
Warning!
G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap-
proved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a
fire, and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the
cause determined and remedied by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Centeri
A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro-
piate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the
fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage
recommended in the fuse chart.
Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise
you on this subject.
425 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse boxes in engine compartment
Open the hood (
page 274).
The fuse boxes are located on the driver’s
and passenger side in front of the bulk-
head (wall separating the engine and pas-
senger compartment).
Fuse box on driver’s side1Fuse box cover
2Locking
3Unlocking
Fuse box on passenger side1Fuse box cover
2Locking
3UnlockingOpening
Move slide to position 3 and lift
cover1.
Closing
Hook cover 1 onto tabs and close it.
Move slide to position 2.
Close the hood after checking or re-
placing fuses (
page 275).
!
The fuse box cover must be properly posi-
tioned with the slide at the ‹ symbol to pre-
vent moisture or dirt from entering the fuse box
and possibly impairing fuse operation.
