2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 338

Practical hints Fuses 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. The electrical fuses are located in fuse boxes on the driver's side of the engine compartment or in the passenger compartment. Fuse box in passenger compartment ! Do not use sharp objects such as a screwdriver to open the fuse box cover in the dashboard, as this could damage the fuse box cover or the dashboard. ! The fuse box cover must be properly positioned as described to prevent moisture or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation. Fuse box in engine compartment X Opening: Open the hood. Before replacing fuses X X Engage the parking brake. Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P (manual transmission to Neutral). Switch off all electrical consumers. Turn off the engine. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 1 Fuse box cover X X X X X Opening: Open the driver's door. Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in recess on the edge of cover 1 at the position indicated by the arrow. Loosen cover 1 from the dashboard using the lever. Closing: Hook cover 1 into the opening at the front. Press cover 1 back on until it engages. 1 Fuse box 2 Clamps 3 Fuse box cover X X X X X X With a dry cloth, remove any moisture from the fuse box 1. Release clamps 2. Remove fuse box cover 3. 336