358 Breakdown assistance
our and fuse rating. The fuse ratings and further
information to be observed can be found in the
fuse assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram: on the fuse box in the
rear passenger compartment (
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* NOTE Damage or malfunctions caused by
moisture
Moisture may cause damage to the electrical
system or cause it to malfunction.
When the fuse box is open, make sure
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that no moisture can enter the fuse box.
When closing the fuse box, make sure
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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 specialist
workshop.
Ensure the following before replacing a fuse:
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
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All electrical consumers are switched off.
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The vehicle is switched off.
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The electrical fuses are located in various fuse
boxes:
Fuse box in the cockpit (
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Fuse box in the front passenger footwell
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page 359).
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page 358)
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Fuse box in the rear passenger compartment
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page 359)
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Opening and closing the fuse box in the cockpit
Observe the notes on electrical fuses
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page 357).
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The fuse box is on the driver's side on the side of
the cockpit under a cover.
Mercedes-Benz recommends you have the
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fuse box opened at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Opening and closing the fuse box in the front
passenger footwell
Observe the notes on electrical fuses
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page 357).
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page 358)
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Opening
Remove the floor mat from the front
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passenger footwell (
Pull loop
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from the holder.
Remove foot plate 1.
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Closing
Insert foot plate
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recesses of the trim.
Fold foot plate
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engages. Make sure that loop
pressed inwards. Loop
sible from the footwell.
page 130).
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2
until foot plate
1
is released
1
at the upper edge into the
1
forwards until it audibly
2
is not
2
must remain acces-