Fuses and bulbs
WARNING
Note
Fuses and bulbs
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The high voltages in the electrical system can
give serious electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!
One component may have more than one
fuse.
Fuses
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Several components may run on a single
fuse.
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Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-
tion system.
Introduction
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Due to the constant updating of vehicles,
fuse assignments based on equipment and
the use of the same fuse for various electrical
components, it is not possible to provide an
up-to-date summary of the fuse positions for
the electrical components at the time this
manual was printed. For detailed information
about the fuse positions, please consult a
technical service.
Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system.
Vehicle fuses
Read the additional information carefully
WARNING
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page 25
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridging a current circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury.
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.
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Never use a fuse with a higher value. Only
replace fuses with a fuse of the same amper-
age (same colour and markings) and size.
In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
electrical components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.
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Never repair a fuse.
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Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, staple
or similar.
Only replace fuses when the cause of the
problem has been solved. If a newly inserted
fuse blows after a short time, you must have
the electrical system checked by a special-
ised workshop as soon as possible.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the vehicle's electric
system, before replacing a fuse always turn
off the ignition, the lights and all electrical
elements and remove the key from the igni-
tion.
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Additional information and warnings:
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Working in the engine compartment
››› page 166.
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If you replace a fuse with higher-rating
fuse, you could cause damage to another part
of the electrical system.
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Protect the fuse boxes when open to pre-
vent the entry of dust or humidity as they can
damage the electrical system.
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