2010 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 292

290 Fuses ! The vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). i While being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use, use the combination switch in the usual manner to signal turns. Only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again. Fuses Introduction The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating. explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages. Before replacing fuses X X Practical hints Engage the parking brake. Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. X Switch off all electrical consumers. X Turn off the engine. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Open the driver's door (this puts the starter switch in position 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch). The driver's door then can be closed again. G Warning! Fuse box in passenger compartment ! Do not use sharp objects such as a screwdriver to open the fuse box cover in the dashboard. You could damage the fuse box cover or the dashboard. 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 approved 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. A blown fuse must be replaced by an appropriate 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 In case of a blown fuse contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized MercedesBenz Center. If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The fuse chart is located in the trunk with the vehicle tool kit (Y page 230). The fuse chart X X Open the driver's door. Opening: Using your hands, pull fuse box cover : in direction of arrow = and remove in direction of arrow ;. X Closing: Hook fuse box cover : into the opening at the front. X Press fuse box cover : back on until it engages.