Emergencies
Fuses inside the vehicle
perage (same colour and markings) and
size.
Fuses and bulbs
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Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, sta-
Fuses
ple or similar.
Introduction
CAUTION
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To prevent damage to the vehicle’s elec-
In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
electrical components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.
trical system, before replacing a fuse al-
ways turn off the ignition, the lights and all
electrical elements.
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Protect the fuse boxes when open to pre-
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.
vent the entry of dust or humidity as they
can damage the electrical system.
Fig. 55 On the driver's side dashboard: fuse
box cover.
Opening and closing the fuse box situated
below the dash panel
Note
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One component may have more than one
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Open: fold the cover down Fig. 55.
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WARNING
fuse.
Close: push back the cover it in until it clicks
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The high voltages in the electrical system
can give serious electrical shocks, causing
burns and even death!
Several components may run on a single
into place.
fuse.
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In the vehicle, there are more fuses than
Identifying fuses below the dashboard by
colours
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Never touch the electrical wiring of the
those indicated in this chapter.
ignition system.
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Take care not to cause short circuits in
Colour
Light brown
Brown
Amp rating
the electrical system.
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WARNING
7.5
10
15
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridging a current circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury.
Red
Blue
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Never use a fuse with a higher value. Only
Yellow
20
replace fuses with a fuse of the same am-
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