W220 Fuse Box Guide

Australian Delivered W220 2003 S500L
Fuse Ratings Locations and Consuming Units

by
Brian W. Rice
Table of Contents
1. Revisions............................................................................................................................................ 1
2. Relevance ........................................................................................................................................... 1
3. Reference ........................................................................................................................................... 1
4. Acknowledgement .............................................................................................................................. 2
5. Issue ................................................................................................................................................... 2
6. Main Battery Fuses............................................................................................................................. 2
7. Fuse Box Locations ............................................................................................................................ 3
7.1. Fuse and Relay Box Locations Shown on Vehicle ...................................................................... 4
7.2. In Cabin; Dashboard, Passenger Side (LHD and RHD) ............................................................... 5
7.3. In Cabin; Under Right Rear Seat ................................................................................................. 5
7.4. In Engine Compartment (Left and Right Fuse and Relay Boxes) ................................................. 5
8. How to Release Fuse Box Covers ....................................................................................................... 6
8.1. Cabin, Dashboard, Passenger Side .............................................................................................. 6
8.2. Cabin, Rear Passenger Compartment, Right ................................................................................ 7
8.3. Engine Compartment Right Side ................................................................................................. 7
8.4. Engine Compartment Left Side ................................................................................................... 7
9. Fuse Ratings and Colour Code ........................................................................................................... 8
10. Layout Details of Each Fuse Box .................................................................................................... 9
10.1. Fuse (1 – 27) and Relay Box in Engine Compartment Left ......................................................... 9
10.2. Fuse (28 – 49) and Relay Box in Engine Compartment Right ................................................... 10
10.3. Fuse (50 – 77) and Relay Box Beneath Right Rear Seat ............................................................ 11
10.4. Fuses (78 – 86) Dashboard........................................................................................................ 12
10.5. Fuses (87 -91) and Relays in Engine Compartment Front, Right ............................................... 12
11. Description of Relays ................................................................................................................... 13
11.1. Relays in Engine Compartment, Left ........................................................................................ 13
11.2. Relays in Engine Compartment, Right ...................................................................................... 13
11.3. Relays in Cabin, Rear Passenger Compartment, Right .............................................................. 14
11.4. Relays in Engine Compartment, Front ...................................................................................... 14
12. M-B Supplied Non-searchable Alphabetical Index........................................................................ 15
13. Searchable Numerical Index ......................................................................................................... 19
14. Searchable Alphabetical Index ...................................................................................................... 24
1. Revisions
Version 01 (Original document): Created 2011-11-16
Version 02 Searchable numerical and alphabetical indexes added: 2014-02-08
This document: Last Saved: 9 February 2014
2. Relevance
This DIY document refers to my Australian delivered 2003 (Update) W220 S500L (Long Wheel Base
Sedan) Chassis Number: 220.175, Engine Number: 113.960, Transmission: 9-speed (722.901) (7 forward
and 2 reverse gears).
3. Reference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0KFPZjErmw
W220 Fuse Ratings Locations and Consuming Units Version 02 Page 2 of 30
4. Acknowledgement
BenzWorld Extremist Gabby07621 for his video and inspiration.
5. Issue
I have found it a constant pain to have to visually search through the M-B supplied list of fuses in order to
establish what consuming unit/s a particular number fuse protects.
Hence I created these searchable indexes in both numerical and alphabetical format. Once the document is
open on a computer, enter Control F to search or find a key word such as “f35” or “seat heating”.
I have also cross referenced the Fuse Number, Fuse Rating, Fuse Colour, Fuse Location, Consuming Unit/s
and show a table of Fuse and Relay Box Locations.
I keep a printed version of this document in a plastic sleeve with the spare fuses in the spare wheel well.
6. Main Battery Fuses

For the location of the W220 main battery fuses (trunk/boot and passenger footwell) see Gabby’s video at
Reference.
W220 Main Battery Fuses In Trunk/Boot and Passenger Footwell (LHD Vehicle Shown)
7. Fuse Box Locations
7.1. Fuse and Relay Box Locations Shown on Vehicle

7.2. In Cabin; Dashboard, Passenger Side (LHD and RHD)

Note for a RHD Vehicle the Driver’s side is on the right and Passenger Side is on the left.
Note for a LHD Vehicle the Driver’s side is on the left and Passenger Side is on the right.
LHD and RHD Dashboard Fuse Locations
7.3. In Cabin; Under Right Rear Seat
7.4. In Engine Compartment (Left and Right Fuse and Relay

Boxes)
Engine Compartment Left and Right Fuse and Relay Boxes

8. How to Release Fuse Box Covers
8.1. Cabin, Dashboard, Passenger Side
Instructions apply to a LHD Vehicle.
Instructions apply to a LHD Vehicle.

8.2. Cabin, Rear Passenger Compartment, Right
8.3. Engine Compartment Right Side

Instructions apply to a RHD Vehicle
8.4. Engine Compartment Left Side

Instructions apply to a RHD Vehicle
9. Fuse Ratings and Colour Code

10. Layout Details of Each Fuse Box

10.1. Fuse (1 – 27) and Relay Box in Engine Compartment Left
10.2. Fuse (28 – 49) and Relay Box in Engine Compartment Right
10.3. Fuse (50 – 77) and Relay Box Beneath Right Rear Seat
10.4. Fuses (78 – 86) Dashboard
Fuses (78 – 86) Dashboard Left (Right Hand Drive) and
Fuses (78 – 86) Dashboard Right (Left Hand Drive)
10.5. Fuses (87 -91) and Relays in Engine Compartment Front,

Right
Fuses (87 -91) and Relays in Engine Compartment Front Wall, Right, Only 12 Cylinder AMG
11. Description of Relays

11.1. Relays in Engine Compartment, Left
11.2. Relays in Engine Compartment, Right

11.3. Relays in Cabin, Rear Passenger Compartment, Right
11.4. Relays in Engine Compartment, Front

12. M-B Supplied Non-searchable Alphabetical Index

See also a searchable copy in Section: 14
13. Searchable Numerical Index

Fuses Indexed by Location and Number, with Rating, Colour and Consuming Unit/s.
A tick or check mark () means ditto or same as above.
Fuse Location Fuse Fuse Fuse Consuming Unit

Number Rating Colour
Electronic fuse Dipped beam headlamp, left/right
 Fog lamp, front left/right
 Front side light left/right
 Hazard warning system
 Main beam headlamp left/right
 Rear fog lamp
 Rear side lamp left/right
 Registration plate lighting
 Reversing lamp
 Trunk light
 Turn indicators
Fuse and relay box in f1 40A Amber Wiper recess heating
engine compartment left
 f2 50A Red ESP
 f3 15A Blue Adjustable steering column
 f4 15A Blue Adjustable steering column
 f5 40A Amber Windscreen wipers
 f6
 f7
 f8
 f9 20A Yellow ABC suspension; Air suspension
 f10 15A Blue Windshield washer system
 f11 5A Beige Electronic toll collection
 f12
 f13 40A Amber Adjustable mirror, left;
Automatic dimming exterior mirror;
Driver seat adjustment;
Driver seat heating;
Entrance lights;
Exterior mirror indicators, left/right;
Folding exterior mirror;
Heated mirror;
Interior mirror adjuster;
Power locking;
Power window, driver seat;
Power window, passenger seat;
Power window, rear left;
Power window, rear right;
Remote closing and locking trunk lid;
Remote trunk lid release
 f14
 f15
 f16 7.5A Brown Stop signal switch
 f17 7.5A Brown Seat belt locking system
 f18 5A Beige Telephone systems/emergency call
 f19 5A Beige Seat belt pre-tensioner
 f20
 f21
 f22 7.5A, Brown, Navigation system
(15A (Blue
Japan) Japan)
 f23 7.5A Brown CD changer;
TV/Rear TV
 f24 20A Yellow Car audio system
 f25 25A White Sound system
 f26
 f27
Fuse and relay box in f28 15A Blue Fanfare horns
engine compartment
right
 f29 20A Yellow Gasoline Engine: Engine Emergency stop;
Gasoline Engine: Engine management
unit
 f30 20A Yellow Gasoline Engine: Engine fan;
Gasoline Engine: Engine Emergency stop;
Gasoline Engine: Engine management
unit
 f31 40A Amber
 f32 40A Amber Air suspension;
Air suspension compressor
 f33 40A Amber Automatic temperature control;
Blower motor AC
 f34 10A Red ESP
 f35 15A Blue Steering wheel heating
 f36 7.5A Brown Distronic
 f37 15A Blue Transmission control
 f38 5A Beige Trunk interior non-locking switch
 f39 40A Amber Adjustable mirror, right;
Automatic dimming exterior mirror;
Entrance lights;
Exterior mirror indicators, left/right;
Folding exterior mirror;
Front passenger seat heating;
Heated mirror;
Passenger seat adjustment;
Power locking;
Power window, passenger seat
 f40 10A Red Head light range adjustment
 f41 20A Yellow Auxiliary heating;
Heater booster
 f42 20A Yellow
 f43 25A White Diesel engine: Engine Emergency Stop;
Diesel engine: Engine management unit
 f44 10A Red Diesel engine: Engine fan;
Diesel engine: Engine Emergency stop;
Diesel engine: Engine management unit
 f45
 f46 5A Beige ABC suspension;
Air suspension
 f47 10A Red Automatic temperature control
 f48
 f49 15A Blue Ignition coils
Fuse and relay box f50 10A Red Rear window blind
beneath rear seat right
 f51 5A Beige Anti-theft alarm system
 f52 30A Green Fuel pump
 f53 50A Red Rear window defroster
 f54 10A Red Trailer coupling
 f55 25A White Trailer coupling;
Trailer power supply
 f56 30A Green Trailer coupling
 f57 25A White Remote closing and locking trunk lid
 f58 7.5A Brown Keyless Go
 f59 30A Green Taxi
 f60 7.5A Brown Antenna booster;
Electronic toll collection
 f61 7.5A Brown Telephone systems/emergency call;
Voice control system/Linguatronics
 f62 20A Yellow Central locking;
Power locking;
Rear head release;
Rear head restraint adjustment;
Remote closing and locking trunk lid;
Remote trunk lid release;
Trunk interior non-locking switch
 f63 30A Green Interactive seat
 f64 25A White Driver seat adjustment;
Driver seat heating;
Driver seat ventilation;
Seat belt comfort fit system
 f65
 f66 25A White Front passenger seat heating;
Front passenger seat ventilation;
Passenger seat adjustment;
Seat belt comfort fit system
 f67 25A White Rear seat adjustment;
Rear seat heating; Rear seat ventilation
 f68 15A Blue Rear air conditioning
 f69 15A Blue Rear air conditioning
 f70 10A Red Tyre (tire) pressure monitoring system
 f71 40A Amber Seat belt pre-tensioner
 f72 40A Amber Cigarette lighter, rear, left/right;
Entrance lights;
Power locking;
Power window rear left;
Rear seat adjustment;
Rear seat heating
 f73 40A Amber Seat belt pre-tensioner
 f74 40A Amber Cigarette lighter, rear, left/right;
Entrance lights;
Power locking;
Power window, rear right;
Rear seat adjustment;
Rear seat heating
 f75 10A Red Parktronic system
 f76 15A Blue Cool box
 f77 40A Amber Automatic dimming interior mirror;
Dome lamp; Garage door opener;
Interior mirror adjuster;
Interior motion sensor;
Makeup mirror;
Rain/Driving light sensor;
Reading lamps;
Sliding/tilting sunroof
Fuse box dashboard left f78 7.5A Brown Adjustable steering column;
(RHD) or Anti-theft alarm system;
Fuse box dashboard Cruise control;
right (LHD) Engine management unit;
Ignition lock;
Steering wheel heating;
Steering column module;
Windscreen wipers
 f79 5A Beige Instrument cluster
 f80 10A Red Adjustable mirror, left;
Adjustable mirror, right;
Anti-theft alarm system;
Auxiliary heating;
Distronic;
ESP;
Hazard warning system;
Heater booster;
Parktronic system;
Rear head release;
Rear window blind
 f81 10A Red Diagnostic socket
 f82 10A Red Automatic temperature control;
Rear window defroster
 f83 10A Red Central control unit
 f84 5A Beige Diagnostic socket;
Instrument cluster
 f85 5A Beige Instrument cluster
 f86 15A Blue Cigarette lighter, front
Fuse and relay box right f87 20A Yellow AMG (12 cylinder) Engine fan;
in engine compartment AMG (12 cylinder) Engine Emergency
front wall Stop;
AMG (12 cylinder) Engine management
unit
 f88 20A Yellow AMG (12 cylinder) Engine Emergency
stop;
AMG (12 cylinder) Engine management
unit
 f89
 f90 10A Red
 f91 10A Red AMG (12 cylinder) Fuel pump
14. Searchable Alphabetical Index
Fuses Indexed Alphabetically by Consuming Unit with Fuse Number, Rating, Colour and Location.
A tick or check mark () means ditto or same as above.
Consuming Unit Fuse Fuse Location Fuse Fuse

ABC suspension f9 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 20A Yellow
left
 f46 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 5A Beige
right
Adjustable mirror, left f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
left
 f80 Fuse box dashboard left (RHD) or 10A Red
Fuse box dashboard right (LHD)
Adjustable mirror, f39 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
right right
Adjustable steering f3 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 15A Blue
column left
 f4  15A Blue
 f78 Fuse box dashboard left (RHD) or 7.5A Brown
Air suspension f9 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 20A Yellow
left
 f32 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
right
 f46  5A Beige
Air suspension f32  40A Amber
compressor
AMG (12 cylinder) f89 Fuse and relay box right in engine
compartment front wall (AMG Only)
 f90  10A Red
AMG (12 cylinder) f87  20A Yellow
Engine Emergency
Stop
 f88  20A Yellow
Engine management
unit
Engine fan
AMG (12 cylinder) f91  10A Red
Fuel pump
Antenna booster f60 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 7.5A Brown
Anti-theft alarm f51  5A Beige
system
 f80  10A Red
Automatic dimming f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
exterior mirror left
right
Automatic dimming f77 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 40A Amber
interior mirror
Automatic f33 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
temperature control right
 f47  10A Red
Auxiliary heating f41 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 20A Yellow
right
Blower motor AC f33 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
right
Car audio system f24 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 20A Yellow
left
CD changer f23  7.5A Brown
Central control unit f83 Fuse box dashboard left (RHD) or 10A Red
Central locking f62 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 20A Yellow
Cigarette lighter, F86 Fuse box dashboard left (RHD) or 15A Blue
front Fuse box dashboard right (LHD)
Cigarette lighter, rear, f72 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 40A Amber
left/right
 f74  40A Amber
Cool box f76  15A Blue
Cruise control f78 Fuse box dashboard left (RHD) or 7.5A Brown
Diagnostic socket f81  10A Red
Diesel engine f43 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 25A White
emergency stop right
 f44  10A Red
Diesel engine fan f44  10A Red
Diesel engine f43  25A White
management unit
 f44  10A Red
Dipped beam Electronic fuse
headlamp, left/right
Distronic f36 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 7.5A Brown
right
Dome lamp f77 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 40A Amber
Driver seat f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
adjustment left
 f64 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 25A White
Driver seat heating f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
left
Driver seat f64  25A White
ventilation
Electronic toll f11 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 5A Beige
collection left
 f60 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 7.5A Brown
ENGINE EMERGENCY f29 Gasoline Engine: Fuse and relay box in engine 20A Yellow
STOP compartment right
 f43 Diesel Engine: Fuse and relay box in engine 25A White
compartment right
 f44  10A Red
 f87 AMG (12 Cylinder) Fuse and relay box right in 20A Yellow
engine compartment front wall
Engine fan f87  20A Yellow
Engine management f78 Fuse box dashboard left (RHD) or 7.5A Brown
unit Fuse box dashboard right (LHD)
 f87 AMG (12 Cylinder) Fuse and relay box right in 20A Yellow
engine compartment front wall
Entrance lights f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
left
right
 f72 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 40A Amber
ESP f2 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 50A Red
left
 f34 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 10A Red
right
Exterior mirror f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
indicators, left/right; left
right
Fanfare horns f28  15A Blue
Fog lamp, front Electronic fuse
left/right
Folding exterior f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
mirror left
right
Front passenger seat f39  40A Amber
heating
Front passenger seat f66  25A White
ventilation
Front side light Electronic fuse
left/right
Fuel pump f52 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 30A Green
Garage door opener f77  40A Amber
Gasoline Engine: f29 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 20A Yellow
Engine Emergency right
Stop
Gasoline Engine: f30  20A Yellow
Engine fan
Gasoline Engine: f29  20A Yellow
Engine management
unit
Hazard warning f80 Fuse box dashboard left (RHD) or 10A Red
system Fuse box dashboard right (LHD)
 Electronic fuse
Head lamp cleaning Electronic fuse
system
Head light range f40 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 10A Red
adjustment right
Heated mirror f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
left
right
Heater booster f41  20A Yellow
Ignition coils f49 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 15A Blue
right
Ignition lock f78 Fuse box dashboard left (RHD) or 7.5A Brown
Instrument cluster f79  5A Beige
Interactive seat f63 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 30A Green
Interior mirror f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
adjuster left
Interior motion f77  40A Amber
sensor
Keyless Go f58  7.5A Brown
Main beam head Electronic fuse
lamp left/right
Makeup mirror f77 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 40A Amber
Navigation system f22 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 7.5A, Brown,
left (15A (Blue
Japan) Japan)
Parktronic system f75 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 10A Red
Passenger seat f39 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
adjustment; right
Power locking f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
left
right
 f62 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 20A Yellow
Power window, driver f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
seat left
Power window, f13  40A Amber
passenger seat
right
Power window, rear f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
left left
Power window, rear f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
right left
Rain/Driving light f77  40A Amber
sensor
Reading lamps f77  40A Amber
Rear air conditioning f68  15A Blue
 f69  15A Blue
Rear fog lamp Electronic fuse
Rear head release f62 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 20A Yellow
Rear head restraint f62 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 20A Yellow
adjustment
Rear seat adjustment f67 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 25A White
Rear seat heating f67  25A White
Rear seat ventilation f67  25A White
Rear side lamp Electronic fuse
left/right
Rear window blind f50 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 10A Red
Rear window f53 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 50A Red
defroster
Registration plate Electronic fuse
lighting
Remote closing and f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
locking trunk lid left
Remote trunk lid f13 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
release left
Reversing lamp Electronic fuse
Seat belt comfort fit f64 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 25A White
system
 f66  25A White
Seat belt locking f17 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 7.5A Brown
system left
Seat belt pre- f19  5A Beige
tensioner
Sliding/tilting sunroof f77  40A Amber
Sound system f25 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 25A White
left
Steering column f78 Fuse box dashboard left (RHD) or 7.5A Brown
module Fuse box dashboard right (LHD)
Steering wheel f35 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 15A Blue
heating right
Stop signal switch f16 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 7.5A Brown
left
Taxi f59 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 30A Green
Telephone f18 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 5A Beige
systems/emergency left
call
 f61 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 7.5A Brown
Trailer coupling f54  10A Red
 f55  25A White
 f56  30A Green
Trailer power supply f55  25A White
Transmission control f37 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 15A Blue
right
Trunk interior non- f38  5A Beige
locking switch
Trunk light Electronic fuse
Turn indicators Electronic fuse
TV/Rear TV f23 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 7.5A Brown
left
Tyre (Tire) pressure f70 Fuse and relay box beneath rear seat right 10A Red
monitoring system
Voice control f61  7.5A Brown
system/Linguatronics
Windscreen wipers f5 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 40A Amber
left
Windshield washer f10 Fuse and relay box in engine compartment 15A Blue
system left
Wiper recess heating f1  40A Amber

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Fuse Ratings Locations and Consuming Units

6. Main Battery Fuses

7.1. Fuse and Relay Box Locations Shown on Vehicle

7.2. In Cabin; Dashboard, Passenger Side (LHD and RHD)

LHD and RHD Dashboard Fuse Locations

7.3. In Cabin; Under Right Rear Seat

7.4. In Engine Compartment (Left and Right Fuse and Relay

Engine Compartment Left and Right Fuse and Relay Boxes

Instructions apply to a LHD Vehicle.

Instructions apply to a LHD Vehicle.

8.3. Engine Compartment Right Side

Instructions apply to a RHD Vehicle

8.4. Engine Compartment Left Side

Instructions apply to a RHD Vehicle

9. Fuse Ratings and Colour Code

10. Layout Details of Each Fuse Box

10.5. Fuses (87 -91) and Relays in Engine Compartment Front,

11. Description of Relays

11.2. Relays in Engine Compartment, Right

11.4. Relays in Engine Compartment, Front

12. M-B Supplied Non-searchable Alphabetical Index

13. Searchable Numerical Index

Fuse Location Fuse Fuse Fuse Consuming Unit

Consuming Unit Fuse Fuse Location Fuse Fuse

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