105-132 Ford KA EN 14-10-2010 11:37 Pagina 126
REPLACING FUSES
WARNING
In case of general
protection fuse intervention
GENERAL INFORMATION fig. 30
(MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE,
MAXI-FUSE) contact a Ford
Dealership.
Fuses protect the electric system: they
cut in (i.e. they blow) in the event
of a failure or improper action on
the system.
When a device does not work, check
KA00099m
fig. 30
the efficiency of its fuse: the filament
A must be intact. If it is not, replace
the blown fuse with another with
the same amperage (same colour).
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse,
make sure that the ignition
key has been removed and that
all the other services are switched
off and/or disengaged.
WARNING
If a fuse blows again,
B intact fuse.
C fuse with damaged filament.
contact a Ford Dealership.
To facilitate fuse replacement, use
the pliers D hooked to the fuse box
lid on the dashboard left-hand side.
Never replace a fuse
with metal wires
or anything else.
WARNING
If the general protection
fuse for safety systems
Refer to the tables on the following
pages to identify the protection fuse.
(air bag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system,
transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact a Ford
Dealership.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse
with another with a higher
amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
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