Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Fuses
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If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the
cause determined and rectified by an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
A fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the
passenger compartment. The fuse chart
explains the fuse allocation and fuse amper-
ages.
The electrical fuses are located in fuse boxes
on the driver’s side of the engine compart-
ment or in the passenger compartment.
Before replacing fuses
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P (manual transmission to
Neutral).
X
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Fuse box in passenger compartment
!
Do not use sharp objects such as a screw-
driver to open the fuse box cover in the
dashboard, as this could damage the fuse
box cover or the dashboard.
1
Fuse box cover
X
Opening: Open the driver’s door.
X
Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in recess
on the edge of cover 1 at the position
indicated by the arrow.
X
Loosen cover 1 from the dashboard using
the lever.
X
Closing: Hook cover 1 into the opening at
the front.
X
Press cover 1 back on until it engages.
!
The fuse box cover must be properly posi-
tioned as described to prevent moisture or
dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly
impairing fuse operation.
Fuse box in engine compartment
X
Opening: Open the hood.
1
Fuse box
2
Clamps
3
Fuse box cover
X
With a dry cloth, remove any moisture from
the fuse box 1.
X
Release clamps 2.
X
Remove fuse box cover 3.
Practical hints