Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel
Insert a flat object, such as a screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit,
into the opening ⇒ꢀfig. 196 (arrow) and carefully lift off the cover.
On the inside of the cover there are plastic tweezers for removing
and inserting fuses.
To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument
panel and push until you can hear it latch into place.
Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment
Open the engine hood ⇒ꢀ Working in the engine compartment.
Move the release buttons in the direction of the arrows ⇒ꢀfig. 197 to
unlock the fuse box cover.
Remove the cover upward.
To install, place the cover on the fuse box. Slide release buttons
against the direction of the arrows until they latch with an audible
“click”.
Vehicles with battery located in the luggage compartment
There may be additional fuses above the vehicle battery behind the
panel on the left side of the luggage compartment. Have these fuses
replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
NOTICE
To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when removing
fuse box covers and be sure to reinstall them properly.
Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture.
Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes can cause damage to the electri-
cal system.
The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to those mentioned in
this section. Have these fuses replaced by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
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