Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual page 405

402 Breakdown assistance
amperage, the electric line could be overloa‐
ded.
This could result in a fire.
Always replace faulty fuses with speci‐
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fied new fuses containing the correct
amperage.
* NOTE Damage due to incorrect fuses
Electrical components or systems may be
damaged by incorrect fuses, or their func‐
tionality may be significantly impaired.
Only use fuses that have been approved
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by Mercedes-Benz and which have the
correct fuse rating.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognise by the col‐
our and the label. The fuse ratings and further
information to be observed can be found in the
fuse assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram: on the fuse box in
the load compartment ( page 404).
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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.
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 402)
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Fuse box on the driver's side of the cockpit
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( page 403)
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Fuse box in the front passenger footwell
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( page 403)
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Fuse box in the load compartment on the
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right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel (
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Opening and closing the fuse box in the
engine compartment
Requirement:
You need a dry cloth and a screwdriver.
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Observe the notes on electrical fuses
( page 401).
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