Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Before changing a fuse - Fuses - Breakdown assistance - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Before changing a fuse

Park the vehicle and apply the parking brake.
Switch off all electrical consumers.
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:

fuse box on the front-passenger side of the dashboard
fuse box in the engine compartment on the right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction of travel
fuse box in the cargo compartment on the right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction of travel

The fuse allocation chart is located in the vehicle tool kit in the stowage compartment under the trunk floor.

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    Dashboard fuse box
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