12 volt vehicle battery and fuses › Fuses 187
Functionality
3
4
-pole of the current-supplying 12 volt vehicle
battery (or earth point)
Fuses protect the vehicle systems from damage
caused by excessive current. The fuse blows when
the current is exceeded.
Earth point of the vehicle with discharged 12
volt vehicle battery
Blown fuse
Earth point
Start the engine
Start the engine of the current-giving vehicle and
let it idle (applies to vehicles with combustion en-
gine)
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Conditions for replacing a fuse
✓ Ignition off
✓ Driver door opened
✓ All consumers switched off
Or:
Switch on the electric drive of the vehicle supply-
ing power (applies to vehicles with an electric mo-
tor).
Start up the vehicle with the discharged 12 volt
vehicle battery.
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Replacing a fuse
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Replace the fuse with
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If the engine of the vehicle with the discharged 12
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the clip located under
the cover of the fuse
box in the engine com-
partment.
volt vehicle battery does not start within 10 sec-
onds, repeat the starting procedure after approxi-
mately 30 seconds.
Use the appropriate
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Disconnecting the cable
end of the clamp ac-
cording to the fuse di-
mensions.
Disconnect the cables in the reverse order from
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connection.
Fuses
Fuses in the dash panel
Overview
What you should be mindful of
NOTICE
Fire hazard and risk of damage to the electrical sys-
tem.
Access to fuses – left-hand drive
Open the storage compartment on the driver's
side.
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Do not repair fuses or replace them with stronger
fuses.
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Press the button and
open the tray.
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Replace the defective fuse with a new fuse with
the same amperage.
Change the fuse.
Close the storage
compartment.
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We recommend using replacement fuses from the
ŠKODA Genuine Accessories range. These guaran-
tee reliable and safe protection of the vehicle’s
electric system.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, seek the help
of a specialist garage.
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One fuse may belong to several consumers. One
consumer may have several fuses.
Access to fuses – right-hand drive
Open the storage compartment on the passenger's
side.
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