If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
!  Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or
systems could be damaged.
Before changing a fuse
XPark the vehicle and apply the parking
brake.XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R fuse box on the front-passenger side of the
dashboard
R fuse box in the engine compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R fuse box in the cargo compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit ( Y page 310) in the stowage
compartment under the trunk floor.
Fuse box in the cockpit
!  Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
XTo open:  pull cover  : outwards in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.XTo close:  clip in cover  : on the front of
the dashboard.XFold cover  : inwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
XOpen the hood ( Y page 294).
Example shows GL 450 (GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 550
is similar)
XRemove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.XTo open:  open clamps  ;.XFold up cover  : and remove it towards the
front of the vehicle.XTo close:  check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in cover  :.XInsert cover  : at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.XFold down cover  : and close clamps  ;.330FusesRoadside assistance
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! The cover must be seated properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.XClose the hood ( Y page 295).
Fuse box in the cargo compartment
XOpen the tailgate.XTo open:  insert a suitable object, e.g. a
coin, into the slot of release button  : on
the cover.XTurn release button  : 90 ° in the direction
of the arrow.XOpen cover  ; downwards.
Engine emergency off
If the engine cannot be switched off as
described, observe the following procedure:
XTake the fuse allocation chart out of the
vehicle tool kit ( Y page 310).XOpen the fuse box in the engine
compartment ( Y page 330).XRemove fuse 120. The installation location
of the fuse is described in the fuse
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