2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 387

Practical hints Fuses Note the following when freeing a stranded vehicle: RAvoid 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. 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. RNever 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 cargo compartment with the vehicle tool kit (Y page 300). The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages. RIf possible, a vehicle equipped with a trailer 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. 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. Before replacing fuses X X Engage the parking brake. Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P. Switch off all electrical consumers. Turn off the engine. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 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. Z X X X X i In case of a blown fuse contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized MercedesBenz Center. 385