Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 320)

The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R fuse box on the front-passenger side of the
dashboard
R
fuse box in the engine compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R
fuse box in the stowage well under the
trunk floor
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit (
Y page 296) in the stowage
compartment under the trunk floor.
Dashboard fuse box
! 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.
X To open: pull cover : upwards in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.
X To close: clip in cover : on top of the
dashboard.
X Fold cover : inwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
X Open the hood ( Y page 282).
X Remove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.
X To open: open clamp :.
X Fold up cover ; and remove it.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
X To close: check whether the seal is lying
correctly in cover ;.
X Insert cover ; into the retainer at the front
of the fuse box.
X Fold down cover ; and close clamp :.
! The cover must be positioned properly.
Moisture or dirt could otherwise impair the
operation of the fuses.
X Close the hood ( Y page 283).
Fuse box in the cargo compartment
X Open the tailgate.
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Breakdown assistance