2001 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 304

Fuses Most of your vehicle's electrical components are fused with safety fuses. With the exception of the brake lights, all individual lighting system components are electronically fused. Before replacing a blown safety fuse, determine the cause of the short circuit. Always observe amperage and color of fuse. The circuit for components is protected by a cycled circuit breaker interrupted if too much current is being drawn. The circuit closes automatically after a short time; the circuit is broken again if the malfunction reoccurs. Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. A fuse chart is located in fuse box (1). A fuse extractor is located in the auxiliary fuse box in the trunk, see page 296. Fuse box in the passenger compartment 1 Fuse box in passenger compartment To gain access to fuse box, pull cover away from fuse box (arrow) and remove rearward. Fuses Instruments and controls Operation Driving 295 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index