2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 345

Fuses 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. The fuse box is located behind a cover in the dashboard on the front passenger side. 343 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. 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 cargo compartment with the vehicle tool kit (Y page 268). The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages. Before replacing fuses X 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. 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. Open the front passenger door. X Opening: Open the glove box. X Opening: Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into the edge of fuse box cover : at the position indicated by the arrow. X Loosen fuse box cover : from the dashboard using the lever. X Using your hands, pull fuse box cover : out and remove. X Closing: Hook fuse box cover : into holders on the front of the dashboard. X Press fuse box cover : back on until it engages. ! The fuse box cover must be properly positioned as described. Otherwise, moisture or dirt could enter the fuse box and possibly impair fuse operation. Fuse box in engine compartment X Open the hood. Z Practical hints 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.