Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 386

384 Breakdown assistance
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognize by the
color and fuse rating. Only use fuses marked
with an "S". The fuse ratings are listed in the
fuse assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram: on the fuse box in
the engine compartment ( page 384).
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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 special‐
ist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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 ignition is switched off.
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The electrical fuses are located in various fuse
boxes:
Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
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left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in
the direction of travel ( page 384)
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Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell
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( page 385)
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Fuse box in the center of the cargo compart‐
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ment ( page 386)
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Opening and closing the fuse box in the
engine compartment
Requirements:
You need a dry cloth and a screwdriver.
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Observe the notes on electrical fuses
( page 383).
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Opening
& WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windshield wipers while the engine hood
is open
When the engine hood is open and the wind‐
shield wipers are set in motion, you can be
trapped by the wiper linkage.
Always switch off the windshield wipers
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and ignition before opening the engine
hood.
Open the hood.
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