fuses MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owner's Manual

Contents
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 329
Tire ply material ........................... 331
Tire and loading terminology ........ 331
Rotating tires ............................... 335
Winter driving .................................... 336
Winter tires .................................. 336
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 337
Snow chains................................. 337
Maintenance...................................... 338
Maintenance service indicator
message....................................... 338
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 339
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 340
Vehicle care ....................................... 341
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 341
Practical hints.................................. 349
What to do if … ................................... 350
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 350
Lamp in center console................. 357
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display..................... 358
Where will I find ...? ............................ 380
First aid kit.................................... 380
Vehicle tool kit .............................. 380
Spare wheel .................................. 383
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 385
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 386
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 386
Locking the vehicle ....................... 387
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever ... 388
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 389
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 389
Resetting activated head restraints .... 391
Resetting activated head
restraints ...................................... 391
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 392
SmartKey ...................................... 393Replacing bulbs .................................. 394
Bulbs............................................. 395
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 397
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 400
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 402
Removing and installing wiper
blades ........................................... 402
Flat tire............................................... 404
Preparing the vehicle .................... 404
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 404
Battery ............................................... 411
Disconnecting the battery ............ 412
Removing the battery ................... 412
Charging and reinstalling the
battery .......................................... 413
Reconnecting the battery ............. 413
Jump starting...................................... 415
Towing the vehicle.............................. 417
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 419
Fuses.................................................. 420
Aids for replacing fuses ................ 420
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 421
Fuse box in engine compartment . 421
Fuse box in trunk .......................... 422

349 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Resetting activated head restraints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

380 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the trunk on
the left side secured by a hook and loop
fastener.
1First aid kit
2Hook and loop fastener
Unfasten hook and loop fastener2.
Remove first aid kit1.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is located in the storage
compartment underneath the trunk floor.
The following is included:

Towing eye bolt

Wheel wrench

Alignment bolt

Vehicle jack

Spare fuses

Valve extractor

Protective wrap

Collapsible wheel chock

A pair of gloves Removing the vehicle tool kit
Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
trunk.
1Spare wheel with collapsible tire
2Vehicle tool kit (under collapsible tire)
3Retaining screw
Loosen retaining screw3 by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove collapsible tire1.
Remove vehicle tool kit2.
i
Check expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.

381 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
1Vehicle jack
2Collapsible wheel chock and spare
wheel bolts
3Towing eye bolt
4Alignment bolt
5Wheel wrench
6Spare fuses and valve extractor
7Electric air pumpVehicle jackThe vehicle jack is located in the storage
compartment underneath the trunk floor.
Storage position
Turn crank handle in the direction of ar-
row as far as it will go.
Warning!G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use,
especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.

420 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses (
page 420):

Fuse chart

Spare fuses

Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:

Main fuse box in passenger
compartment (
page 421)

Fuse box in engine compartment
(
page 421)

Fuse box in trunk (page 422)
Aids for replacing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is located in the main fuse
box in the passenger compartment
(
page 421). The amperages of the fuses
are also given there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool
kit in the trunk (
page 380).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the fuse
box cover in the trunk (
page 422).
Warning!G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Using other fuses may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems.
!
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
Keep the fuse boxes free by contamina-
tion and wetness. Otherwise, electrical
parts or systems could be damaged.

421 Practical hints
Fuses
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment
The main fuse box is located in the passen-
ger compartment on the driver’s side of
the cockpit.
1Main fuse box cover
Opening fuse box
Open the driver’s door.
Pull fuse box cover1 open with a
screw driver or similar tool (see arrow).
Remove fuse box cover1 rearward.Closing fuse box
Attach fuse box cover1 in the front.
Fold fuse box cover1 in until it
engages.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side.
1Cover
2Screws
3RetainerRemoving cover
Twist screws2
90° counterclockwise.
Lift the rear of cover1.
Slide out retainer3 and remove
cover1 by pulling towards front.
Opening fuse box
4Fuse box cover
5Clamps
With a dry cloth, remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
Release clamps5.
Remove fuse box cover4.

422 Practical hints
Fuses
Closing fuse box
Make sure that the sealing rubber is
properly positioned.
Press fuse box cover4 down and
secure with clamps5.
Installing cover
Insert cover1 sideways into
retainer3.
Twist screws2 90° clockwise.
Fuse box in trunk
The fuse box is located in the trunk behind
the left-hand trim panel.
1Trim panel
2Fuse extractor
3Fuse box coverOpening fuse box
Pull away trim panel1.
Remove fuse box cover3.
Closing fuse box
Insert fuse box cover3.
Insert trim panel1.

453 Index
Driving
Abroad 290
Hydroplaning 287
In winter 288
Instructions 42, 283
Problems 52
Safety systems 82
Systems 245
Through standing water 289
Driving safety systems
ABS 82
BAS 84
ESP
®84
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 39, 148
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet 263
Electrical system, Technical data 434
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
911 calls 235
Tele Aid* calls 266, 267, 271
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 168Emergency operations
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 388
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 386
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*,
Manual operation 389
Remote door unlock 272
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 102
Trunk lid, Unlocking 387
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, in case of
Battery, Jump starting 415
First aid kit 350, 380
Flat tire, Changing 404
Fuses 420
Hazard warning flasher 119
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 350–356
Roadside Assistance 12, 268
Towing the vehicle 417
Emission control 291
Information label 426
System warranties 10Engine
Belt layout 427
Block heater (Canada only) 337
Brake-in recommendations 282
Cleaning 343
Compartment 297
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 352
Maximum engine speed 428
Number 426
Starting 46
Technical data 428
Turning 56
Engine coolant see coolant
Engine number 444
Engine oil 298, 437
Adding 300
Additives 437
Changing 436
Checking level 299
Consumption 298
Display messages 299
Filler neck 301
Messages in display 299, 371, 372
Recommended engine and
oil filter 371
Viscosity 444

455 Index
Fuses 420
Aids for changing fuses 420
Fuse box (main) in passenger
compartment 421
Fuse box in engine compartment 421
Fuse box in trunk 422
Fuse chart 420
Fuse extractor 420, 422
Replacing 420
Spare fuses 420
G
Garage door opener 273
Gasoline also see Fuel
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 332
Gear range 445
Automatic transmission 160
Limiting 160, 162
Shifting into optimal 162
Gear selector lever 45, 155
Cleaning 346
Lock 45
Position indicator 156
Position, Automatic
transmission 125, 155, 157
Unlocking in an emergency 388Global locking/unlocking see Key
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 256
Good visibility 169
GPS 445
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 332
GVWR 332
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 346
Hazard warning flasher 119
Head restraints 106
Active head restraint 71
Front seat,
Removing and installing 106
Power seat, Adjusting 37
Rear seat, Folding back 107
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 108
Resetting activated head
restraints 391Head unit
Time synchronization* with 140
Headlamp cleaning system* 169, 304,
436
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 115
Bi-Xenon* 399, 443
Cleaning lenses 344
Halogen 397
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 115
Messages in display 374, 375, 376
Replacing bulbs 394
Switch 48, 55
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning and care of 347
Heated seats 110
High beam flasher 49, 118
High beam headlamps 49, 118
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 375
Replacing bulbs 395, 398

462 Index
Settings
Control system menus and
submenus 128, 129
Date 142, 143
Factory, SmartKey 96
Individual, SmartKey 96
Individual, Vehicle 135
Lighting (control system) 144
Memory function 111
Menus and submenus 127
Resetting all (control system) 136
Selective, SmartKey 96
Time 140, 141
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 347
Shift lever position indicator 125, 156
Shift lock 447
Shift program (manual)
Automatic transmission 165
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 125
Shifting 155
Automatic transmission 45
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission) 162
Side impact air bags (front and rear*) 66Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 344
Messages in display 374
Replacing bulbs 400
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 333
Ski sack (Canada only) 249
Ski sack* (Canada only) 251, 252
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 337
Sound system* 202
Spare fuses 420
Spare wheel 433
Bolts 385
Mounting 404
Speed settings
Cruise control 247
Speedometer 25, 138
Split rear bench seat* 252
SRS 68, 447
Indicator lamp 25, 356
Message in display 363
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 395, 396
Standing water, Driving through 289Starter switch 23, 33
Positions 33
Starting difficulties, Engine 46
Steering column 38
Easy entry/exit feature 39
Steering gear oil
Message in display 378
Steering wheel 38
Buttons 26
Cleaning 346
Electrical adjustment 38
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 272
Storage compartments
Armrest 257
Cup holder 258
Glove box 256
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 258
Storing (memory function)
Positions into memory 112
Storing tires 307
Submenus see Control system submenus
Substitute lamps
Bulbs 394
Summer opening feature 241