2010 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 343

251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 341 Version: 2.11.8.1 Fuses 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. 341 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. 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. ! 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. 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. X With a dry cloth, remove any moisture from fuse box cover ;. X Release clamp :. X Lift fuse box cover ; up. Z Practical hints 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 270). The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages. X X Open the front passenger door. Opening: Insert flat, blunt object into recess of fuse box cover : and pry it out slightly. X Remove fuse box cover : in direction of arrow. X Closing: Clip upper end of fuse box cover : into opening. X Push on lower end of fuse box cover : until it engages.