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determined and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Switch off the vehicle’s internal electrical
functions when you are working on the
fuses.
A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate 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.
iIn case of a blown fuse contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the
cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The fuse chart is located in the trunk with the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 450). The fuse chart
explains the fuse allocation and fuse
amperages.
Before replacing fuses
XEngage the electronic parking brake.XMake sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
The transmission position indicator in the
multifunction display should be on P.
XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XTurn off the engine.
Fuse box in passenger compartment
! Do not use sharp objects such as a
screwdriver to open the fuse box cover in
the dashboard. You could damage the fuse
box cover or the dashboard.
Fuse box on driver’s side
Fuse box on passenger side
XOpen the respective door.XUsing your hands, pull cover \000F in direction
of arrow and remove it.
XClosing: Hook fuse box cover \000F into the
opening at the front.
! The fuse box cover must be properly
positioned as described. Otherwise,
moisture or dirt could enter the fuse box
and possibly impair fuse operation.
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Fuse box in the rear passenger
compartment
XOpening: Swing down center armrest.XOpen cover behind center armrest.XPull cover \000F forward in direction of arrow.XClosing: Press cover \000F backward and
engage.
! Make sure the seal in the cover is not
damaged during opening or closing.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse boxes are located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s and passenger
side.
XOpen the hood.
Fuse box on driver’s side
XS 63 AMG: Remove the control box above
the fuse box.
XRemoving cover: Take the crank from the
Operator’s Manual pouch.
XLoosen screws \000F with crank.XRemove bracket \000
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XTake the fuse chart from the vehicle tool kit
( Y page 450).XFind row “Emergency engine shutdown” in
the fuse chart table to identify the fuses
that have to be removed as well as their
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