This could
result in a /re. #
Alwaysre place faulty fuses with speci-
/ed new fuses containing the cor rect
amperage. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage due toincor rect fuses Using incor
rect fuses can result in damage to
electrical components or systems or their
functions being considerably restric ted. #
Use only fuses appr ovedfo r Mercedes-
Benz with there specti vespeci/ed fuse
ra ting. Blown fuses must be
replaced with fuses of the
same rating, whi chyou can recognise bythe col-
our and the label. The fuse ratings and fur ther
information tobe obser ved can be found in the
fuse assignment dia gram.
F
F use assignment diagr
use assignment diagr am:
am:onthe fuse box in the
load compartment (/ page 378). *
N
NO OTE
TE Damage or malfunctions caused by
moisture Moisture may cause damage
tothe electrical
system or cause it tomalfunction. #
When the fuse box is open, make sure
th at no moisture can enter the fuse box. #
When closing the fuse box, make sure
th at the seal of the lid is positioned cor-
re ctly on the fuse box. If
th e ne wlyinser ted fuse also blo ws, ha vethe
cause traced and recti/ed at a quali/ed specialist
wo rkshop.
Ensure thefo llowing before replacing a fuse:
R The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
R All electrical consume rsare switched o..
R The vehicle is switched o..
The elect rical fuses are located in various fuse
bo xes:
R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
driver's side (/ page 376) R
Fuse box on the driver's side of the cockpit
(/ page 377)
R Fuse box in the front passenger foot we ll
(/ page 377)
R Fuse box in the load compartment on the
ri ght-hand side of theve hicle, when vie wed in
th e direction of tr avel (/ page 378) Opening and closing t
Opening and closing t
he fuse bo
he fuse box in t
x in t he engine
he engine
com
com par
par tment
tment R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R A dry clo thand a scr ewdriver are available.
Obser vethe no tes on elect rical fuses
(/ page 375).
Opening
Opening &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from using the
windscreen wipers when the bonnet is
open
If th e windscreen wipers start moving when
th e bonnet is open, you could be trapped by
th e wiper linkage. 376
376 Breakdown assistance
#
Always switch o. the windscreen wipers
and theve hicle /r stifyo u need toopen
th e bonnet. #
Turn clips 2on co ver1 aqu arter-turn to
anti-clockwise. #
Pull co ver1 upwards in the direction of the
ar ro w. #
Remo veany existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry clo th. #
Loosen scr ews4 and remo vefuse box lid 3
from theto p.
Closing
Closing #
Check whe ther the seal is positioned cor rectly
in cap 3. #
Insert lid 3into the brac ket at there ar of the
fuse box. #
Fold down lid 3ofthe fuse box and tighten
scr ews4. #
Insert co ver1 on bo thsides. #
Turn clips 2on co ver1 aqu arter-turn
clockwise. #
Close the bonnet. Opening and closing t
Opening and closing t
he fuse bo
he fuse box in t
x in the coc
he coc kpit
kpit R
Obser vethe no tes on elect rical fuses
(/ page 375).
The fuse box is on the driver's side on the side of
th e cockpit under a co ver. #
Toopen and close it, consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Opening and closing t
Opening and closing t
he fuse bo
he fuse box in t
x in the fr
he front
ont
passeng
passeng er f
er foo
ootw
twell
ell Obser
vethe no tes on elect rical fuses
(/ page 375). Breakdown assistance
377
377
#
T To open: o open: open cover1 inthe direction of the
ar ro w and remo veit. #
T To close:
o close: reinsert co ver1. Opening and closing t Opening and closing t
he fuse bo
he fuse box in t
x in the load com-
he load com-
par
par tment
tment Obser
vethe no tes on elect rical fuses
(/ page 375). #
Remo vecover1.
The fuse assignment diag ram is on the side of the
fuse box. 378
378
Breakd
own assistance
