Fuses; Aids For Replacing Fuses - Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG 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 secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses ( page 420):
Fuse chart
Spare fuses
Fuse extractor
Warning!
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Using other fuses may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems.
420
!
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
Keep the fuse boxes free by contamina-
tion and wetness. Otherwise, electrical
parts or systems could be damaged.
The electrical fuses are located in different
G
fuse boxes:
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment ( page 421)
Fuse box in engine compartment
( page 421)
Fuse box in trunk ( page 422)

Aids for replacing fuses

Fuse chart
The fuse chart is located in the main fuse
box in the passenger compartment
( page 421). The amperages of the fuses
are also given there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool
kit in the trunk ( page 380).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the fuse
box cover in the trunk ( page 422).