fuse box MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN 2012 Owners Manual

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 76
Exhaust check ................................... 331
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 470
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................266
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) .......................117
Folding in/out (automatically) .......116
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........116
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...116
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 118
Storing the parking position ..........117
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 435
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 154
Fader, setting .................................... 139
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........230
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260
Video DVD ..................................... 247
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 124
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 474
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 475
MOExtended run-flat system .........480
Preparing the vehicle .....................475
Raising the vehicle .........................476
Floormat ............................................. 455
Freeway information ......................... 191
Front fog lamps ................................. 282
Display message ............................ 404
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 109
Adjusting from the rear
compartment ................................. 109
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 526
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 378
Displaying the range ......................378
Driving tips .................................... 330
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 525
Important safety notes ..................525
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 525
Problem (malfunction) ...................324
Quality (diesel) ............................... 526
Refueling ........................................ 321
Tank content/reserve fuel .............525
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 322
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 409
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 378
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 525
Problem (malfunction) ...................324
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 123
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 488
Before changing ............................. 488
Dashboard fuse box .......................488
Engine emergency stop .................490
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 489
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 488
Important safety notes ..................487
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................455
Notes ............................................. 452
12Index

specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or
systems could be damaged.
Before changing a fuse
XPark the vehicle and apply the electric
parking brake.XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R fuse box on the right and left-hand sides of
the dashboard
R fuse box in the rear
R fuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R fuse box in the engine compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
The fuse allocation chart is in the vehicle
document wallet.
Dashboard fuse box
There is a fuse box located on both the
driver's side and the front-passenger side.
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
Driver's side illustrated
XTo open: pull cover : outwards in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.XTo close: clip in cover : on the front of
the dashboard.XFold cover : inwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the rear
The fuse box is behind the armrest in the rear.
XTo open: fold down the armrest.XPull handle : on the trim behind the rear
seat armrest up in the direction of the
arrow.XFold down trim ;.488FusesBreakdown assistance

XLoosen cover ? with a suitable object =.XRemove cover ? upwards in the direction
of the arrow.
! The cover must be seated properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
Fuse box on the left in the direction of
travel
XOpen the hood ( Y page 458).XRemove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.XAMG vehicles: remove the control unit
above the fuse box.X To open: undo screws : with an Allen
key.XRemove bracket =.XRemove cover ;.XTo close: check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in cover ;.XPut cover ; back in position.XReplace bracket =.XTighten screws : using an Allen key.
!
The cover must be seated properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.
XClose the hood ( Y page 459).
Fuse box on the right in the direction of
travel
XOpen the hood ( Y page 458).XRemove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.XTo open: open clamps ;.XRemove cover ; upwards.XTo close: check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in cover ;.XPut cover ; back in position.XFold down cover : and close clamps ;.
!
The cover must be seated properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.
XClose the hood ( Y page 459).Fuses489Breakdown assistanceZ