Mercedes-Benz 2005 E 320 - Manual (Page 435)

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Practical hints
Fuses
Fuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems controlled by that fuse will
stop working.
The following aids are available to help you
change fuses (
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ț Fuse chart
ț Spare fuses
ț Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:
ț Fuse box in passenger compartment
(
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ț Fuse box in cargo compartment
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Aids for replacing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment (
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The amperages of the fuses are also given
there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the cargo compartment (
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Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the vehicle
tool kit in the cargo compartment
(
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Warning!
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Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
and which have the specified amperage rat-
ing. Using other fuses may cause an over-
load and lead to a fire, or cause damage to
electrical components and/or systems.
!
Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage
rating.
Otherwise, electrical parts or systems
could be damaged.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.