Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 705)

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Practical hints
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the component(s) and
systems secured by that fuse will stop op-
erating.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
A fuse chart explains the fuse allocation
and fuse amperages. It is located in the
trunk with the vehicle tool kit
(
୴ page 668).
Depending on vehicle production date, the
following aids are available to help you re-
place fuses. If so equipped, they are locat-
ed in the trunk with the vehicle tool kit
(
୴ page 668):
ț Spare fuses
ț Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:
ț in the dashboard on the passenger side
(
୴ page 706)
ț in the dashboard on the driver’s side
(
୴ page 706)
ț behind the rear center armrest
(
୴ page 707)
ț on the driver’s side of the engine com-
partment (
୴ page 705)
ț on the passenger side of the engine
compartment (
୴ page 706)
Warning!
G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap-
proved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a
fire, and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the
cause determined and remedied by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Switch off the vehicle’s internal electrical
functions ( ୴ page 695) when you are working on
the fuses.
i A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro-
priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the
fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage
recommended in the fuse chart.
Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise
you on this subject.
i Should your vehicle not be equipped with a
fuse extractor or spare fuses please contact a
Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside Assistance
in case of a blown fuse.