Fuses Allocation Chart; Before Changing; Dashboard Fuse Box; Compartment - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognize by
the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Before changing a fuse
Observe the important safety notes
( page 394)
Y
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
X
( page 179).
Y
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
X
ignition lock and remove it (
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure
the ignition is switched off (
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
Fuse box on the front-passenger side of the
R
dashboard
Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
R
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
Fuse box under the rear bench seat
R
The fuse allocation chart is located in the fuse
box under the rear bench seat (

Dashboard fuse box

Observe the important safety notes
( page 394)
Y
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
To open: pull cover : outwards in the
X
direction of the arrow and remove it.
To close: clip in cover : on the front of
X
page 157).
Y
the dashboard.
Fold cover : inwards until it engages.
X
page 158).
Y
Fuse box in the engine compartment
Pay attention to the important safety notes
( page 394).
Y
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
page 396).
the operation of the fuses.
Y
Fuses
395
Z