Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012 - Manual (Page 488)

Before changing a fuse
X Park the vehicle and apply the electric
parking brake.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R fuse box on the right and left-hand sides of
the dashboard
R
fuse box in the rear
R
fuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R fuse box in the engine compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
The fuse allocation chart is in the vehicle
document wallet.
Dashboard fuse box
There is a fuse box located on both the
driver's side and the front-passenger side.
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
Driver's side illustrated
X To open: pull cover : outwards in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.
X To close: clip in cover : on the front of
the dashboard.
X Fold cover : inwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the rear
The fuse box is behind the armrest in the rear.
X To open: fold down the armrest.
X Pull handle : on the trim behind the rear
seat armrest up in the direction of the
arrow.
X Fold down trim ;.
X Loosen cover ? with a suitable object =.
X Remove cover ? upwards in the direction
of the arrow.
! The cover must be seated properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.
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Fuses
Breakdown assistance