2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 244
2009 Mercedes G-Class Manual
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463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 242 Version: 2.11.7.1 242 Fuses In case of rear axle damage When the rear axle is raised, the vehicle can only be towed with a wheel lift or a dolly placed under its front wheels. 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. Stranded vehicle Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud, should be done with the greatest of care, especially if the vehicle is heavily loaded. Note the following when freeing a stranded vehicle: RAvoid Practical hints pulling the vehicle abruptly or diagonally, since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment. try to free a vehicle that is still coupled to a trailer. hitch receiver should be pulled backward in its own previously made tracks. 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. A fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the passenger compartment. The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages. Before replacing fuses X X RNever RIf possible, a vehicle equipped with a trailer 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. 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. Fuse boxes in passenger compartment ! The fuse box cover must be properly positioned as described. Otherwise, moisture or dirt could enter the fuse box and possibly impair fuse operation. G Warning! 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.