2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 705

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 operating. Warning! i A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro- i Should your vehicle not be equipped with a 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. fuse extractor or spare fuses please contact a Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside Assistance in case of a blown fuse. The electrical fuses are located in different fuse boxes: in the dashboard on the passenger side ( page 706) in the dashboard on the driver's side ( page 706) behind the rear center armrest ( page 707) on the driver's side of the engine compartment ( page 705) on the passenger side of the engine compartment ( page 706) G 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 ( page 668). Depending on vehicle production date, the following aids are available to help you replace fuses. If so equipped, they are located in the trunk with the vehicle tool kit ( page 668): Spare fuses 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. ! Switch off the vehicle's internal electrical functions ( page 695) when you are working on the fuses. Fuse extractor 704