Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class - Manual (Page 397)

Before changing a fuse
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(
Y page 179).
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it ( Y page 157).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure
the ignition is switched off (
Y page 158).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
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 under the rear bench seat
The fuse allocation chart is located in the fuse
box under the rear bench seat (
Y page 395).
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.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
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 engine compartment
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Open the hood.
X Remove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.
X To open: open clamps ;.
X Fold up cover : in the direction of the
arrow and remove it.
X To close: check whether the seal is seated
correctly in cover :.
X Insert cover : at the side of the fuse box
into the retainers.
X Fold down cover : and close clamps ;.
X Close the hood.
Fuse box under the rear bench seat
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
Fuses
395
Breakdown assistance
Z