Fuses; Aids For Changing Fuses - Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual

Practical hints

Fuses

The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
stop the supply of electricity to a device
that is malfunctioning. This helps to
prevent damage to the other vehicle
electronics.
The following aids are available to help you
change fuses.
Fuse chart
Spare fuses
Fuse extractor
Warning!
Only use fuses approved for Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Otherwise, a short circuit could
result and cause a fire.
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!
Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage
rating.
Otherwise, electrical parts or systems
could be damaged.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes.
Main fuse box in passenger compart-
ment ( page 411)
Fuse box in engine compartment
( page 411)
Fuse box in trunk ( page 412)

Aids for changing fuses

Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the main fuse
box in the passenger compartment
( page 411). The amperages of the fuses
are also given there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the spare wheel well ( page 373).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the fuse box
cover in the trunk ( page 412).