Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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and cargo compartment fuses, only use those
fuses marked with an "S". The fuse ratings are
listed in the fuse assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram: on the fuse box in
the cargo compartment (
→
page 365).
* NOTE Damage or malfunctions caused
by moisture
Moisture may cause damage to the electrical
system or cause it to malfunction.
#
When the fuse box is open, make sure
that no moisture can enter the fuse
box.
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When closing the fuse box, make sure
that the seal of the lid is positioned cor‐
rectly on the fuse box.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified special‐
ist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen‐
ter.
Ensure the following before replacing a fuse:
R
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
R
All electrical consumers are switched off.
R
The ignition is switched off.
The electrical fuses are located in various fuse
boxes:
R
Fuse box on the driver's side of the engine
compartment (
→
page 363)
R
Fuse box on the driver's side of the cockpit
(
→
page 364)
R
Fuse box in the front passenger footwell
(
→
page 364)
R
Fuse box in the cargo compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel (
→
page 365)
Fuse box in the engine compartment
Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(
→
page 362).
Requirements:
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You need a dry cloth and a screwdriver.
Opening
& WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windshield wipers while the engine hood
is open
When the engine hood is open and the wind‐
shield wipers are set in motion, you can be
trapped by the wiper linkage.
#
Always switch off the windshield wipers
and ignition before opening the engine
hood.
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