Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 336)

! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or
systems could be damaged.
Before changing a fuse
X Park the vehicle and apply the parking
brake.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R fuse box on the front-passenger side of the
dashboard
R
fuse box in the engine compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R fuse box in the cargo compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit (
Y page 314) in the stowage
compartment under the trunk floor.
Dashboard fuse box
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
X To open: pull cover : outwards in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.
X To close: clip in cover : at the front of the
dashboard.
X Fold cover : inwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
X Open the hood ( Y page 300).
Illustrated: GL 450 (GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 550 are
similar)
X Remove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.
X To open: open clamps ;.
X Fold up cover : and remove it towards the
front of the vehicle.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
X To close: check whether the seal is lying
correctly in cover :.
X Insert cover : into the retainer at the rear
of the fuse box.
X Fold down cover : and close clamps ;.
! The cover must be positioned properly.
Moisture or dirt could otherwise impair the
operation of the fuses.
X Close the hood ( Y page 301).
Fuse box in the cargo compartment
X Open the tailgate.
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