fuse box MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1997 Complete User Guide

287 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
The fuse chart is printed on the corre-
sponding fuse box cover. The amperages
of the fuses are also indicated there.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the left-hand side.
1Clamps
2Fuse box cover
Removing / installing cover
Release clamps1.

Lift fuse box cover2 up.

Install cover1 in reverse order.3Fuse chart
4Fuse extractor
5Spare fuses
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 Light Truck Center.

288 Practical hintsFusesAuxiliary fuse box in front passenger footwell
The auxiliary fuse box is located in the
front passenger compartment.
1Lock
2CoverRemoving / installing cover

Turn both locks1 90
° counterclock-
wise.

Remove cover2 in direction of arrow.

Install cover2 in reverse order.

321 Index
Chart
Fuses 287
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 248
Checking
Coolant level 215, 222
Oil level 218
Tire inflate pressure 216
Vehicle lighting 216
Checking weights
Trailer and vehicle 208
Checklist
Off-road driving 201
Returning from off-road driving 206
Child safety 67
Airbags 60
Infant and child restraint systems 64,
68
LATCH child seat mounts 72
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
door window operation 73Cigarette lighter
Front center console 168
Cleaning
Cup holder 238
Gear selector lever 238
Hard plastic trim items 238
Headlamps 131
Headliner 238
Instrument cluster 238
Leather upholstery 239
Light alloy wheels 238
MB Tex upholstery 239
Plastic and rubber parts 239
Seat belts 238
Steering wheel 238
Windows 237
Windshield 50
Wiper blades 237
Clock 26, 118Closing
Glove box 164
Hood 218
Liftgate 92
Rear quarter windows* 147
Side windows 145
Sliding/pop-up roof* 148, 265
Closing sliding/pop-up roof*
In an emergency 265
Cockpit 22, 311
Combination switch
High beam flasher 49, 110
Turn signals 49
Windshield wipers 49
Compass 187
Calibrating 188
Setting compass zone 188
Compass zone 188
Consumer information 308
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 211

324 IndexEmergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 175
With Tele Aid* 173
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 124
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 265
Locking the vehicle 262
Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 265
Remote door unlock 179
Unlocking the vehicle 261
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 67, 312
Emission control 212
Emission control label 292
Engine
Starting 46
Technical data 294
Turning off 54
Engine cleaning 236Engine compartment
Fuse box in 287
Hood 217
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25,
248
Engine number 311
Engine oil 218, 302
Adding 221
Additives 302
Checking level 218
Consumption 218
Messages in display 219
Oil dipstick 221
Viscosity 312
Enlarged cargo area 99
Error
Display messages 256ESP 25, 80, 312
LOW RANGE mode 81
Malfunction indicator lamp 245, 246,
247
Switching off 81
Switching on 82
Synchronizing 246
Warning lamp 245, 246, 247, 251
ETD 312
Safety guidelines 62
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 67
Exterior mirrors
Folding 128
Exterior rear view mirrors 40
Adjusting 40
Folding electrically 128

325 Index
F
Fastening the seat belts 42
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 152
First aid kit 257
Flat tire 274
Lowering the vehicle 276
Mounting the spare wheel 274
Preparing the vehicle 274
Spare wheel 259
Flexible Service System (FSS) 232, 312
Fluid level
Automatic transmission 222
Fog lamp, rear 267
Fog lamps 111
Replacing bulbs 266
Fog lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 267
Switching on 111
Folding
Exterior mirrors 128
Folding electrically
Exterior rear view mirrors
1284-ETS 25, 79
Indicator lamp 252
LOW RANGE mode 80
Malfunction indicator lamp 252
Warning lamp 251
Front airbags 63
Front fog lamps
Indicator lamp 253
Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 266, 268
Front towing eyes 285
FSS (Flexible Service System) 232, 312
Fuel 215
Additives 303
Fuel reserve warning lamp 252
Gasoline additives 303
Premium unleaded gasoline 215,
303
Requirements 303
Reserve warning 25
Fuel additives 303
Fuel filler flap 214
Locking 214
Opening 263
Unlocking 214
Fuel requirements 303Fuel tank
Filler flap 214
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 300
Functions
Trip computer* 186
Fuse box 287, 288
Fuse chart 287
Fuses 287
F us e box i n engi ne com p art me nt 2 87
Fuse box in passenger footwell 288
Fuse chart 287
Fuse extractor 287
Spare fuses 287
G
Garage door opener 29, 180
Erasing in remote control 185
Gasoline see Fuel 215
Gasoline additives 303
Gauge for
Coolant temperature 25
Fuel 25
Outside temperature 25

332 IndexPartition net* 159
Engaging 159
Removing 161
Tightening 160
Parts see Spare parts service
Passenger compartment 211
Interior lighting 112
Passenger footwell
Fuse box in 288
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 58
Pedals 193
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 239
Poly-V-belt drive 314
Layout 293
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 106
Storing into memory 106
Power assistance 193Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 37
Power seats* 37
Power train 314
Power washer 235
Power windows
Blocking of rear door window
operation 73
Side windows 144
Synchronizing 146
Practical hints
First aid kit 257
Fuses 287
Lamps in instrument cluster 242
Spare wheel 259
Towing the vehicle 283
Vehicle jack 258
Vehicle tool kit 257Premium unleaded gasoline 303
Problems
While driving 51
With vehicle 18
Product information 9
Programming or reprogramming the inte-
grated remote control 182
R
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 211
Rain sensor* 130, 131
Rapid seat heating
Switching off 99
Rapid seat heating*
Switching on 98
Reading lamp 29

336 IndexSide windows 144
Automatic closing 145
Automatic opening 145
Cleaning 237
Closing 145
Closing fully (Express-close) 145
Opening 145
Opening and closing 144
Opening fully (Express-open) 145
Rear quarter window 146
Stopping 145
Synchronizing power windows 146
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 51
Windshield wipers 50
Single wipe 50
Sliding/pop-up roof* 148
Closing 148, 265
Opening 148, 265
Synchronizing 149
Snow chains 231
Spare fuses 287
Spare parts service 290Spare wheel 259
Mounting 274
Removing 259
Speed
Saving current 151
Speed settings
Cruise control 152
Speedometer 25
Speedometer display
Additional indicators 256
Split rear bench seat 99
SRS 66, 314
Indicator lamp 255
Standing lamps 107
Replacing bulbs 266, 267
Standing water
Driving instructions 200
StArt
Display messages 256
Starting difficulties 47
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 46Steep terrain
Driving 202
Steering column
Height adjustment 39
Length adjustment 39
Steering lock 23, 33
Positions 33
Steering wheel
Adjusting 39
Adjustment 39
Cleaning 238
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 180
Stop watch 189
Stopping
Windows 145
Storage compartments
Glove box 164
Under front passenger seat* 164
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 106
Stranded vehicle 286

GF54.15-P-1255GH
Assignment and cable connections of fuse blocks
18.3.97

MODEL
163

P54.15-0438-06

Fuses
1-42

Relay
k1-k32

P54.15-2486-12

Overview of fuse and relay module in right front footwell

Fuse and relay box, fuses, relay holder
Engines 612.963 and 628.963

GF54.15-P-1255-12G

Fuse and relay box, fuses, relay holder
up to 31.08.01

GF54.15-P-1255-15GH

Fuse and relay box, fuses, relay holder
as of 01.09.01
GF54.15-P-1255-15GA

Fuse and relay box, fuses, relay holder
Fuse and module box in right front footwell

GF54.15-P-1255-15GI

Fuse and relay box, relay/relay holder
up to 31.08.01

GF54.15-P-1255-18GH

Fuse and relay box, relay/relay holder
as of 01.09.01
GF54.15-P-1255-18GA

Fuse and relay box, relay/relay holder
Fuse and module box in right front footwell

GF54.15-P-1255-18GI

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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ
ML320 & ML430
BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS
BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS LOCATION
ComponentComponent Location
Alarm Horn RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Blower Motor RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Central Locking (All Doors Lock Relay)In left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Central Locking (Left Front Door & Fuel Filler Flap
Unlock Relay)In left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Central Locking (Right Front Door & Rear Doors
Unlock Relay)In left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Central Locking (Tailgate Unlock Relay)In left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Circuit 15 RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Circuit 15 RelayIn right front footwell fuse & relay box.
Circuit 15 Delayed RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Circuit 58 RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Circuit 58L Relay (W/ DRL)In left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Circuit 58R Relay (W/ DRL)In left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Circulation Pump RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Convenience RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Differential Lock Vacuum Pump RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Engine Cooling Fan Stage 1 RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
ESP Stoplight Suppression RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Front Foglight RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Front Wiper Motor RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay

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CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES
CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES LOCATION
box.
Fuel Pump RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Headlamp Cleaning System RelayIn right front footwell fuse & relay box.
Heated Rear Window RelayIn right front footwell fuse & relay box.
Heater RelayAt right kick panel.
Heater Relay (Stage 1)At right kick panel.
Heater Relay (Stage 2)At right kick panel.
High Pressure/Return Pump RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Left Front Power Window RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Left Turn Signal RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Low Beam Headlamp Relay (W/ DRL)In left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Rear Foglight RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Rear Wall Door Washer Pump RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Rear Window Defroster RelayIn right front footwell fuse & relay box.
Right Front Power Window RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Right Turn Signal RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Seat Comfort RelayIn right front footwell fuse & relay box.
Seat Heater Relay (Stage 1)On underside of left/right front seat.
Seat Heater Relay (Stage 2)On underside of left/right front seat.
Secondary Air Injection Pump RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Starter RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
Two-Tone Horn RelayIn left side of engine compartment, in fuse & relay
box.
ComponentComponent Location
E-BoxIn left side of engine compartment.
Fuse & Relay BoxIn left side of engine compartment, in E-box. See
Fig. 1
.
Right Front Footwell Fuse & Relay BoxBelow right side of dash, behind kick panel. See

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