2010 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 357
2010 Mercedes GL-Class Manual
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Fuses X X 355 Make sure the ignition is switched on. With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. X Shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N. X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch on the hazard warning flasher (Y page 101). Fuses Introduction The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating. G Warning! ! The vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). i While being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use, use the combination switch in the usual manner to signal turns. Only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again. Stranded vehicle Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud, should be done with the greatest of care, especially if the vehicle is heavily loaded. Note the following when freeing a stranded vehicle: RAvoid A blown fuse must be replaced by an appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. i In case of a blown fuse contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized MercedesBenz Center. If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The fuse chart is located in the cargo compartment with the vehicle tool kit (Y page 284). The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages. Before replacing fuses X X pulling the vehicle abruptly or diagonally, since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment. try to free a vehicle that is still coupled to a trailer. hitch receiver should be pulled backward in its own previously made tracks. RNever RIf possible, a vehicle equipped with a trailer Engage the parking brake. Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P. X Switch off all electrical consumers. Z Practical hints ! Keep in mind that it is important to have the ignition switched on. Removing the SmartKey from the starter switch or opening a front door with the ignition switched off will automatically shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Using other than approved fuses or using repaired or bridged fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to electrical components and/or systems. Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.