Battery
264 step out of the vehicle first and touch the
bodywork.
R Do not wipe the battery using a cloth. The
battery could be destroyed as a result of
electrostatic charge or due to flying
sparks.
! Switch off the engine and remove the key
before disconnecting the terminal clamps
from the battery. Otherwise, you may
destroy electronic components, such as
the alternator.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
have all work involving the battery, e.g.
removing, charging and replacing, carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Installation location of the battery Your vehicle is equipped with a battery in the
footwell in front of the front-passenger seat.
The main fuse box is also located there. 1
Retaining screw
2 Cap
X Remove the floormat*.
X Remove retaining screw 1by turning it
anti-clockwise, e.g. by using a coin.
X Lift up cover 2. 3
Negative terminal
4 Positive terminal Disconnecting the battery
G
Risk of accident
If the battery is disconnected:
R the brake boosting effect will not be avail-
able. Greater braking force will then be
required and the brake pedal travel will
be longer. If necessary, depress the
brake pedal with maximum force.
R you will no longer be able to turn the key
in the ignition lock.
R the selector lever is locked in position P
on vehicles with AUTOTRONIC*. Practical advice
* optional
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have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or sys-
tems could be damaged.
The fuses are located in the main fuse box in
the front-passenger footwell.
Fuse allocation chart The fuse allocation chart is in the main fuse
box in the front-passenger footwell. Before changing a fuse
X Park the vehicle.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. Main fuse box
The main fuse box is in the front-passenger
footwell in front of the seat. 1
Cover
2 Retaining screw
X Remove the footmats*.
X Turn retaining screw 2anti-clockwise, e.g.
with a coin.
X Lift up cover 1.
X Remove the cover mat from the battery. 1
Fuse allocation chart
2 Main fuse box Practical advice
* optional
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