Fuse boxes MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2006 W163 Owner's Manual

477 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
stop the supply of electricity to a device
that is malfunctioning. This helps to
prevent damage to the other vehicle
electronics. If a fuse is blown, the compo-
nents and systems secured by this fuse
will stop operating.
The following aids are available to help you
change fuses (
page 478):


Fuse chart


Spare fuses


Fuse extractorThe electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:


Main fuse box in engine compartment
(page 478)


Fuse box in cargo compartment
(page 479)


Fuse box in passenger compartment
(page 479)
Warning!
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Only use fuses approved for Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Never attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Otherwise, a short cir-
cuit could result and cause a fire.!Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage
rating. Otherwise, electrical parts or
systems could be damaged.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
!Keep the fuse boxes free by contamina-
tion and wetness. Otherwise, electrical
parts or systems could be damaged.