Fuses; Aids For Changing Fuses - Mercedes-Benz 2005 SLK-Class 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 rat-
ing.
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 405).
Fuse box in engine compartment
( page 406).

Aids for changing fuses

Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the main fuse
box in the passenger compartment
( page 405). 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 369).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is also found in the vehi-
cle tool kit in the spare wheel well
( page 369).