2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 293
2011 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Fuses 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. X 291 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. G Warning! 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. X 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 trunk with the vehicle tool kit (Y page 224). The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages. Before replacing fuses X Open the passenger door. X Opening: Open the rear passenger-side storage compartment (Y page 163). X Lift both clips :. X Remove storage compartment floor ; in direction of arrow. X Closing: To reinstall storage compartment floor ; after checking or replacing fuses, follow the procedure in reverse order. ! 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 trunk The fuse in the trunk is located on the righthand side of the trunk. X Lift up the trunk floor cover. Engage the parking brake. X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. X Switch off all electrical consumers. X Turn off the engine. Z Practical hints 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. Fuse box in passenger compartment The fuse box is located under the rear passenger-side storage compartment.