Mercedes-Benz Cls 500, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Fuses
Fuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems controlled by that fuse will
stop working.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses (
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Fuse chart
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Spare fuses
앫
Special fuse extractor
Your vehicle’s electrical fuses are located
in various fuse boxes:
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In the dashboard on the passenger side
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On the left side of the cargo compart-
ment (
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In the engine compartment on the driv-
er’s side (
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Aids for replacing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment. The amper-
ages of the fuses are also given there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the trunk.
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the vehicle
tool kit in the trunk.
Warning!
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Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
and which have the specified amperage. Us-
ing other fuses may cause an overload and
lead to a fire, or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems.
!
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.