fuse MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2001 W203 Owner's Manual

Contents
Malfunction and warning messages
in the multifunction display ... 274
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................275
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........ 276
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .....277
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................277
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............278
BRAKE FLUID .............................278
PARKING BRAKE .......................279
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ...................279
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) ..280
COOLANT (coolant level) .......... 281
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) ................282ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 283
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................... 284
LIGHT SENSOR .......................... 286
DOOR ........................................... 286
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 287
HOOD ........................................... 287
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ....... 288
TELE AID ..................................... 288
WASHER FLUID ......................... 289
RESTRAINT SYSTEM ................ 290
KEY .............................................. 290
FUEL RESERVE .......................... 291
UNDERVOLTAGE ....................... 291
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .......... 292
ENTRANCE POSITION .............. 292
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................294
Stowing things in the vehicle ......294
Fuses ................................................295
Hood .................................................297
Checking engine oil level .............300
Automatic transmission fluid
level ............................................. 301
Coolant level ................................... 301
Adding coolant ...........................302
Windshield and headlamp washer
system .........................................302
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment .............................304
Vehicle jack .....................................305

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Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................294
Stowing things in the vehicle ......294
Fuses ................................................295
Hood .................................................297
Checking engine oil level .............300
Automatic transmission fluid
level ............................................. 301
Coolant level ................................... 301
Adding coolant ...........................302
Windshield and headlamp washer
system .........................................302Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment ............................. 304
Vehicle jack .................................... 305
Wheels ............................................ 306
Tire replacement ....................... 306
Rotating wheels ......................... 307
Spare wheel .................................... 308
Changing wheels ........................... 309
Tire inflation pressure .................. 315
Battery .............................................. 316
Jump starting .................................. 318
Towing the vehicle ........................ 321
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 325Exterior lamps ................................326
Replacing bulbs ..........................326
Trunk lamp ..................................... 331
Changing batteries in the electronic
main key .....................................332
Synchronizing remote
control ..........................................334
Emergency engine shut-down .....334
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...335
Replacing wiper blade insert .......337
Roof rack .........................................338

295 Fuses
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Most of your vehicle’s electrical components are fused
with safety fuses. With the exception of the brake lights,
all individual lighting system components are
electronically fused. Before replacing a blown safety
fuse, determine the cause of the short circuit. Always
observe amperage and color of fuse.
The circuit for components is protected by a cycled
circuit breaker interrupted if too much current is being
drawn. The circuit closes automatically after a short
time; the circuit is broken again if the malfunction
reoccurs.
A lways us e a new fus e for re placeme nt. Never atte mp t to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart is located in fuse box (1).
A fuse extractor is located in the auxiliary fuse box in
the trunk, see page 296.Fuse box in the passenger compartment
1Fuse box in passenger compartment
To gain access to fuse box, pull cover away from fuse
box (arrow) and remove rearward.

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Fuse box in engine compartment
2Fuse box in engine compartment, left-hand side
3Ta bs
To gain access to fuse box:
Release clamps (3) and remove the cover.
To close the fuse box:
Ensure that the sealing rubber is properly positioned
when you replace the cover. Press the cover down by
hand and secure with clamps (3).Auxiliary fuse box in the trunk
4Auxiliary fuse box in left hand side of trunk.
To o p e n :
Remove the cover.
To c l o s e :
Press the cover on.

334 Emergency engine shut-down
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Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
Synchronizing remote control
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
To synchronize insert electronic key in starter switch.
The remote control should once again be operational.Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine can no longer be stopped using the
electronic key, the engine can be turned of f by removing
two fuses.
For easy removal of fuses use the fuse extractor (located
in the auxiliary fuse box in the trunk) to pull out the
fuses marked on the fuse chart as “ENGINE
EMERGENCY OFF”.
The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the
passenger compartment.
For fuses see page 295.

342 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to
protect electrical components and connectors from the
intrusion of water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax
should be applied to the engine compartment after
every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any
wax.Ve h i c l e w a s h i n g
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct
sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of
water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the
ventilation intake. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a
chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the
finish.
Due to the width of the vehicle, prior to running the
vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold back the
outside mirrors to prevent them from getting damaged.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt
as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean the
inner sides of the wheels.

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DDashboard ......................................................................... 16
Door control panel ........................................................... 14
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 190
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................244EEasy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 41
Electronic main key ......................................................... 23
Changing batteries ...................................................332
Synchronizing remote control ................................334
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................260
Emergency engine shut-down .....................................334
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............335
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 64
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 34
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 129
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 128
Enlarged cargo area .......................................................207
ENTRANCE POSITION - malfunction and warning
messages ....................................................................292
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 130
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 132
Exterior lamps ................................................................326Additional turn signals on
the exterior mirror .............................................. 330
Bulbs for high and low beam ................................. 328
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 327
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 330
License plate lamps ................................................. 330
Parking and standing lamp .................................... 328
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 326
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 329
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 328
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................ 81
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ..........................................................82
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 294
Flexible service system (FSS) ......................................125
Front airbags ....................................................................65
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ......................................... 158
Front seat adjustment .....................................................42
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 335
Fuel reserve warning ..................................................... 271
Fuses ............................................................................... 295