Fuses; Aids For Replacing Fuses - Mercedes-Benz 2005 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual

Practical hints

Fuses

Fuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems controlled by that fuse will
stop working.
The following aids are available to help you
change fuses ( page 434):
Fuse chart
Spare fuses
Fuse extractor
Warning!
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
and which have the specified amperage rat-
ing. Using other fuses may cause an over-
load and lead to a fire, or cause damage to
electrical components and/or systems.
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!
Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage
rating.
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:
Fuse box in passenger compartment
( page 435)
Fuse box in cargo compartment
( page 435)

Aids for replacing fuses

Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment ( page 435).
The amperages of the fuses are also given
there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the cargo compartment ( page 403).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the vehicle
tool kit in the cargo compartment
( page 403).