Users Manual Part 5

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When the fuse box is open, make sure
that no moisture can enter the fuse
box.
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When closing the fuse box, make sure
that the seal of the lid is positioned cor‐
rectly on the fuse box.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified special‐
ist workshop.
Ensure the following before replacing a fuse:
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The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
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All electrical consumers are switched off.
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The ignition is switched off.
The electrical fuses are located in the following
fuse boxes:
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Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
driver's side (/ page 487)
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Fuse box on the driver's side of the cockpit
(/ page 489)
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Fuse box in the front passenger footwell
(/ page 489)
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Fuse box in the boot on the right-hand side
of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction
of travel (/ page 490)
Opening and closing the fuse box in the
engine compartment
Requirements:
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Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(/ page 486).
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Have the following tools readily available:
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a dry cloth
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a screwdriver
Opening
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, access
to the fuse box may be limited. Mercedes-
Benz recommends consulting a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
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WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windscreen wipers while the engine bon‐
net is open
When the engine bonnet is open, and the
windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can
be trapped by the wiper linkage.
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Always switch off the windscreen wip‐
ers and ignition before opening the
engine bonnet.
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Release the rotary catches on cover 1 and
pull the cover up and out.
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Remove any existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry cloth.
Breakdown assistance
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