Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open.
When closing the cover, make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses.

■ Open the hood.
■ Remove any existing moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth.
■ To open: open clamps 2.
■ Fold up cover 1 in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
■ To close: check whether the seal is seated correctly in cover 1.
■ Insert cover 1 at the side of the fuse box into the retainers.
■ Fold down cover 1 and close clamps 2.
■ Close the hood.
Immobilizer
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
■ To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
■ To deactivate: switch ...
Cockpit
1 Steering wheel paddle shifters
2 Combination switch
3 Instrument cluster
4 Horn
5 DIRECT SELECT lever
6 PARKTRONIC warning display
7 Overhead control panel
8 Climate control systems
9 Igni ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function
or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore,
deactivate HOLD and DISTRONIC PLUS if the
vehicle is to be towed.
The vehicle can be towed a maximu ...