Fuses; Aids For Replacing Fuses - Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL 500 Operator's Manual

Fuses

Fuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems controlled by that fuse will
stop working.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses ( page 399):
Fuse chart
Spare fuses
Special fuse extractor
Warning!
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
and which have the specified amperage.
Using other fuses may cause an overload
and lead to a fire, or cause damage to elec-
trical components and/or systems.
!
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Your vehicle's electrical fuses are located
in various fuse boxes:
In the dashboard on the passenger side
( page 400)
In the rear passenger compartment un-
der the right rear seat ( page 400)
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In the engine compartment on the driv-
er's side ( page 401)
In the engine compartment on the pas-
senger side ( page 401)
Practical hints

Aids for replacing fuses

Fuse chart
A chart explaining fuse allocation and fuse
amperages can be found in the vehicle tool
kit in the trunk ( page 370).
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the trunk ( page 370).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the vehicle
tool kit in the trunk ( page 370).
Fuses
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