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.
Center console
Vehicles with ON&OFFROAD menu
Vehicles without ON&OFFROAD menu
and AMG vehicles
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SmartKey
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Notes on towing a trailer
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system ...