Mercedes-Benz 2005 C-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
stop the supply of electricity to a device
that is malfunctioning. This helps to
prevent damage to the other vehicle
electronics.
The following aids are available to help you
change fuses.
ț Fuse chart
ț Spare fuses
ț Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes.
ț Main fuse box in passenger compart-
ment (
page 411)
ț Fuse box in engine compartment
(
page 411)
ț Fuse box in trunk ( page 412)
Aids for changing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the main fuse
box in the passenger compartment
(
page 411). The amperages of the fuses
are also given there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the spare wheel well (
page 373).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the fuse box
cover in the trunk (
page 412).
Warning! G
Only use fuses approved for Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Otherwise, a short circuit could
result and cause a fire.
!
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.