Fuses Allocation Chart - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Fuses
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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.
!
Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. For the fuse boxes in the engine
compartment and under the rear bench
seat, only use fuses with the suffix "S".
Otherwise, components or systems could
be damaged.
Before changing a fuse
Park the vehicle and apply the electric
X
parking brake.
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
X
lock.
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
!
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.
To open: pull cover : outwards in the
X
direction of the arrow and remove it.
To close: clip in cover : at the front of the
X
dashboard.
Fold cover : inwards until it engages.
X
Fuse box in the engine compartment
Open the hood (
X
page 347).
Y Remove any existing moisture from the
X
fuse box using a dry cloth.
To open: open clamps ;.
X
Fold cover : upwards in the direction of
X
the arrow and remove it.
!
Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
To close: check whether the seal is lying
X
correctly in cover :.
Insert cover : into the retainers at the side
X
of the fuse box.
Fold down cover : and close clamps ;.
X
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
page 312).
Y