fuse box MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2004 C215 Owner's Manual

Contents
Maintenance ...................................... 282
Clearing the service indicator ...... 282
Service term exceeded ................ 282
Calling up the service indicator .... 283
Resetting the service indicator..... 283
Vehicle care ....................................... 284
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 284
Practical hints.................................. 291
What to do if …? ................................. 292
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 292
Lamp in center console................. 298
Messages in the display ................ 299
Where will I find...? ............................. 329
First aid kit .................................... 329
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, spare wheel ............ 329
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 331
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 331
Locking the vehicle ....................... 332
Replacing batteries in
the SmartKey/ SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 332
Fuel filler flap ................................ 334
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 335
Sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 335
Replacing bulbs .................................. 336
Bulbs ............................................. 336
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 338
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 340Replacing wiper blades ...................... 341
Removing wiper blades ................. 341
Installing wiper blades .................. 342
Flat tire............................................... 343
Preparing the vehicle .................... 343
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 343
Battery ............................................... 348
Disconnecting the battery ............ 349
Removing the battery ................... 349
Charging and reinstalling the
battery .......................................... 349
Reconnecting the battery ............. 350
Jump starting...................................... 351
Towing the vehicle.............................. 353
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 355
Fuses.................................................. 356
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment ................................ 356
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment ................................ 357
Emergency engine shut-down ....... 358

329 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Where will I find...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stored in the rear center
armrest.
1Arm rest
2Lid
Fold rear arm rest down1.

Press handle upwards.

Fold lid2 up.

Remove first aid kit.Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage
bowl, spare wheel
The spare wheel, the vehicle tool kit and
the luggage bowl are stored in the com-
partment underneath the trunk floor.
1Vehicle jack
2Vehicle tool kit
3Luggage bowl
4Spare wheel

Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
trunk.
You can now remove the tools and ac-
cessories.
The vehicle tool kit includes:


One interchangeable slot/Phillips
screwdriver


One towing eye bolt


One wheel bolt wrench with socket
wrench


One alignment bolt


One pair of gloves


One fuse extractor


One fuse chart for the main fuse box


Spare fuses
iCheck expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.
!To prevent damage, always disengage
trunk floor handle from trunk edge and
lower trunk floor before closing the
trunk lid.

356 Practical hintsFuses
FusesYour vehicle’s electrical fuses are located
in various fuse boxes:

In the dashboard on the passenger side


In the rear passenger compartment un-
der the right rear seat


In the engine compartment on the driv-
er’s side


In the engine compartment on the pas-
senger side
The following implements are located in
the vehicle tool kit in the trunk
(
page 329):


The fuse chart. The amperages of the
fuses are also given there.


Spare fuses


Special fuse extractor
Fuse boxes in passenger compartment
There are two fuse boxes in the passenger
compartment. One fuse box is located in
the dashboard on the front passenger side.
An additional fuse box is located under the
right rear seat.
Fuse box in dashboard
1Cover
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

357 Practical hintsFuses
Opening
Open the passenger door.

Using the flat of your hand, press on
the middle of the cover1.
The edge of cover1 lifts up slightly
from the dashboard.

Insert flat, blunt object into the edge of
the cover as a lever.

Loosen cover1 from the dashboard
using lever.

Using your hands, pull cover1 in the
direction of the arrow and remove.
Closing

Press cover1 back onto the dash-
board.Fuse box in the rear passenger
compartment
1Cover
Opening

Pull cover1 away from fuse box in di-
rection of arrow.

Remove cover rearward.
Closing

Press cover back on until it engages.
Fuse boxes in engine compartment
There are two fuse boxes located in the en-
gine compartment on both the driver’s and
front passenger side in front of the firewall
(dividing wall between engine compart-
ment and passenger compartment).
1Fuse box cover, driver’s side
2Slide
!Do not use sharp objects such as a
screw driver to open the fuse box in the
dashboard, as this could damage it.

358 Practical hintsFuses1Fuse box cover, front passenger side
2Slide
Opening
Push both slides2 to the Πsym-
bol.

Remove cover1.Closing

Replace cover1 and press it down by
hand.

Push both slides 2 to the ‹ sym-
bol.
Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine can no longer be stopped us-
ing the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button, the engine can be
turned off by withdrawing two fuses.
For easy removal of fuses, use the fuse ex-
tractor (supplied with vehicle tool kit) to
pull out the fuses marked on the fuse chart
as “ENGINE EMERGENCY STOP”.
The fuse chart is also located in the vehicle
tool kit (
page 329).
!The cover must fit properly and the
slide must be positioned at the ‹
symbol, as moisture or dirt may impair
the functionality of the fuses.

396 IndexDoor handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 237
Doors
Message in display 309
Opening from inside vehicle 96
Opening from outside 89
Downhill driving
Cruise control 196
Downshifting 158, 162, 165
Drink holder see Cup holder 224
Drinking and driving 247
Driving
Abroad 254
General instructions 42, 247
Hydroplaning 251
In winter 252
Problems 52
Safety systems 77
Through standing water 253
With Distronic* 207
Driving abroad 254
Driving instructions 247
Driving off 249Driving safety systems
ABS 77
BAS 78
ESP 79
Driving systems 195
ABC 210
Cruise control 195
Distronic* 198
Driving safety systems 77
Parktronic* 214
Vehicle level control 211
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 107
Activating 154
Electrical fuses 356
Electrical system 370
Electrically folding exterior rear view
mirrors 169
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 79,
384
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 233
With Tele Aid 232
Emergency engine shut-down 358Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 166
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 335
Locking the vehicle 332
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 335
Remote door unlock 237
Unlocking the trunk lid 332
Unlocking the vehicle 331
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 68, 384
Emission control 255
Ending
A call (telephone) 140
Engine 364
Compartment 260
Message in display 294
Starting 45
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 46
Starting with the key 45
Turning off with the key 55
Engine cleaning 286
Engine compartment 260
Fuse box in 357
Hood 260

398 IndexFuel tank
Filler flap 257
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 372
Functions (control system) 131, 133
Resetting 146
Fuse box 356, 357
Fuse chart 329
Fuses 356
Fuse box in dashboard 356
Fuse box in engine compartment 357
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 356
Fuse box in the rear passenger
compartment 357
Fuse chart 329
Fuse extractor 329
Spare fuses 329
G
Garage door opener 27, 238
Erasing in remote control 243
Integrated remote control 240
Rolling code programming 241
Gasoline see Fuel 258Gear range 385
Automatic transmission 159
Limiting 159
Shifting into optimal 158
Gear range limit
Canceling 158
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 289
Position 160
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission 45
Global
Locking 89
Unlocking 89
Global Positioning System (GPS) 385
Glove box 21, 221
Closing 221
Locking 221
Opening 221
Unlocking 221
Gloves (vehicle tool kit) 329
Good visibility 167
GPS 231, 385H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 240
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 289
Hazard warning flasher 123
Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Head restraints 108
Headlamp cleaning system 258
Headlamps
Automatic control 120
Bi-Xenon 383
Cleaning 286
Cleaning system 170, 269, 379
Refilling washer fluid 269
Switching off 55
Switching on 49
Headliner
Cleaning 289
Heated steering wheel* 228

404 IndexParking brake 47, 54
Message in display 305
Releasing 47
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 336, 337, 339
Switching on 119
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 117, 156,
168
Parktronic* 214, 386
Cleaning sensors 287
Malfunctioning 218
Warning indicators 216
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 298
Passenger compartment 254
Fuse box in 356
Interior lighting 124
Interior rear view mirror 40
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 226
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 60
Pedals 247Phone book*
Loading 140
Quick search 140
Phone number*
Dialing 140
Redialing 141
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 290
Poly-V-belt drive 386
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 117
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing into memory 117
Power assistance 247
Power closing assist for doors and trunk
lid 105
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion depth 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Folding forward front seat
backrests 37Front seat head restraints 108
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 386
Power washer 285
Power window
Blocking of rear window operation 75
Opening and closing 186
Opening and closing with
SmartKey 188
Synchronizing 190
Practical hints
First aid kit 329
Fuses 356
Lamp in center console 298
Lamps in instrument cluster 292
Messages in the display 299
Vehicle tool kit 329
Problems
While driving 52
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 386
Automatic transmission 163
PULSE function (Massage function) 112