2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 317

Fuses Recovering a vehicle that has become stuck Take great care when recovering a vehicle whose drive wheels have become embedded in loose earth or mud, particularly if the vehicle is laden. When recovering the vehicle, do not use jerky movements and do not pull it at an angle. The chassis could otherwise be damaged. Never attempt to recover a vehicle with a trailer attached. Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible using the tracks it made when it became stuck. components on the circuit and their functions will fail. 315 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. Transporting the vehicle The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter if you wish to transport it. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 (Y page 149) in the ignition lock. X Shift the automatic transmission to position N. As soon as the vehicle has been loaded: X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by applying the parking brake. X Shift the automatic transmission to position P. X Switch off the ignition. X Secure the vehicle. i If a fuse has blown, visit a breakdown service or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned. Otherwise, components or systems could be damaged. Before changing a fuse X ! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle such as axle or steering components. Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged. Fuses Important safety guidelines The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the Park the vehicle and apply the parking brake. X Switch off all electrical consumers. X Remove the key from the ignition lock. Z Roadside Assistance Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same rating, which you can recognize by the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed in the fuse allocation chart. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be happy to advise you.