Repair 7

How to Troubleshoot the Smart Fuse Block Guide

The revolutionary, two-seater Smart car was developed in conjunction between watch-maker Swatch and Mercedes-Benz. The vehicle was first imported into the US in 2008. Unlike larger vehicles, the Smart only has one fuse block which is located on the drivers side below the dashboard. Unlike most other vehicles, the Smart doesnt have a fuse index on a panel covering, or adjacent to the fuse box. Follow some steps to troubleshoot this.

Instructions

1

Take a look at the fuse block and youll see five groups of fuses. The first batch marked "R1 through "R9" are the backup fuse slots for the ignition, battery and seat heating. The group of four below the "R" group are the 20 and 25 amp fuses for engine, wipers, power windows and blower. They are labeled "1" through "4."

2

Take a look at the other groups. The group below the 20 and 25 amp group are labeled "5" through "16." The group next to that is labeled "17" through "27." The group below is a group of four labeled "28" through "31." Nearby youll see a group of four labeled "32" through "35."

3

Refer to the Smart fuse block guide in the Smart Owners Manual for each fuses function. Youll see this on Page 190 (See Resources). For example, the fuse in Position "22" is a 7.5 Amp fuse for the left low-beam headlight. The guide lists the functions, color and amperage for each fuse on the block labeled "1" through "35."