F U S E S; B Attery - Mercedes-Benz 240 D 1979 Owner's Manual

Electrical System
Fuses
The fuse box is located in the
engine com partm ent.
A summary of the protected
equipm ent is printed in the fuse
box cover.
Fuse arrangem ent in the box —
starting at engine side, proceeding
from inside to outside —
upper row: odd numbers
1, 3, 5 etc. up to 13;
lower row: even numbers
2, 4, 6 etc. up to 14.
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Fuses m ust be replaced, not re­
paired or bridged.
Spare fuses are stored in the fuse
box (observe amperage and color
code).
Determine the cause of a short
prior to replacing a burned-out
fuse.
A fte r replacing a fuse, screw on
the fuse box cover firm ly.

B attery

A pproxim ately every fo u r weeks,
and more frequently in summer
and in tropical zones, check the
electrolyte level in the battery cells
from outside.
The electrolyte level m ust be some­
where between the lower and the
upper marking.
Replenish only w ith distilled water
and do not use metal funnels. Do
not overfill battery.
Lubricate battery term inals w ith
acidproof grease. Keep battery
clean and dry.
Tow -start vehicle only w ith the
battery connected. Only charge
battery w ith rapid charging
equipm ent if it has been discon­
nected from the vehicle's electrical
circuit.
Note:
Battery term inals m ust not be
loosened or detached w hile the
engine is running as otherwise the
three-phase alternator w ill be
destroyed.