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5. Connect the connector to the bulb holder and press in the red securing clip.

6. Close the section of the side trim panel in the luggage compartment near the taillight in the opposite direction of the arrow

7. Close the trunk lid.

The illustration shows the left taillight. The right taillight housing is a mirror image of the left.

There are different versions of the taillights. The locations and versions of the bulb holders and bulbs may vary from the

images.

In LED taillights, some lighting elements may be equipped with “standard” bulbs. These bulbs can be replaced.

Replacing fuses

Introduction

Due to the constant development of the vehicle, equipment-dependent fuse allocations, and the combined protection of

multiple electrical equipment items using one fuse, a complete overview of the fuse layout is not available at the time of print.

Detailed information about fuse allocations can be obtained from suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Generally, multiple electrical equipment items can be protected together through by fuse. On the other hand, some equipment

items may use multiple fuses.

Only replace fuses if the cause for the malfunction has been ﬁxed.

1. If a new fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by suitably qualiﬁed professionals.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

The high voltage in the electrical system may cause electric shocks and severe burns. Contact with electric wires in the

ignition system may result in serious or fatal injuries.

Never touch the electrical wires in the ignition system.

WARNING

Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or bridging a circuit without fuses can lead to serious damage or a ﬁre in the

vehicle. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Replace fuses only with fuses of same rating and size. Make sure that the color and label are identical to the faulty

fuse.

Never repair fuses.

Never use metal strips, paper clips or similar objects as substitutes for fuses.

NOTICE

Changing a fuse when the ignition is switched on, the engine is running, the light is switched on, or other electrical

equipment is switched on could cause damage to the electrical system.

Switch off the engine and turn off the light and other electrical equipment.

Make sure that the engine cannot be started while a fuse is being replaced.

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NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced by another fuse with a higher amp rating, this could also damage the vehicle's electrical system in

another location.

Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.

NOTICE

Dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

Protect open fuse boxes from dirt and moisture.

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.

Check that the fuse box covers are tightly sealed again and are not damaged.

There are more fuses in the vehicle than are specified in this chapter. These should only be replaced by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility qualified in this respect. Volkswagen recommends contacting

an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fuses in the engine compartment

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Opening the fuse box in the engine/motor compartment

Fig. 191 In the engine compartment: Fuse box.

Fuse box cover.

The plastic pliers for removing fuses can be found on the inside of the fuse box cover or on the fuse panel.

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Removing the cover

1. Open the hood.

2. Press the catches in the direction of the arrow to unlock the fuse box cover ﬁg. 191

.

3. Remove the cover upward.

Fitting the cover

1. Place the cover onto the fuse box.

2. Push the cover downwards until it audibly clicks into place on both sides.

Overview of Fuses in the Engine Compartment

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

The overview shows the fuse positions of the electrical equipment relevant to the driver. The ﬁrst column of the overview

contains the fuse location; the other columns indicate the rated current, the fuse version, and the protected electrical

equipment.

Depending on the country and equipment of the vehicle, there may be deviations from the fuse numbers and slots listed in the

overview. If necessary, ask for the exact fuse assignment from suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fuse assignment

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Fig. 192 Fuse locations in the engine compartment.

Fuse location ﬁg. 192:

F6

7.5 Amp, ATO®, brake light sensor.

15 Amp, ATO®, horn.

F15

F19

30 Amp, ATO®, windshield wipers.

Fuses in the instrument panel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Opening and Closing the Fuse Box in the Instrument Panel (Left-hand Drive Vehicles)

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Fig. 193 To the left of the steering wheel: Fuse box cover in the instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles).

Removing the cover

1. Open the storage compartment on the driver's side and empty it, if necessary.

2. Continue opening the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow and pull it out ﬁg. 193.

Fitting the cover

1. Push the storage compartment into the holders of the instrument panel until it engages on both sides.

2. Close the storage compartment in the opposite direction to the arrow ﬁg. 193.

Opening and Closing the Fuse Box in the Instrument Panel (Right-hand Drive Vehicles)

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Fig. 194 On the passenger's side: Fuse box cover in the instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles).

Damper element.

Stop pin.

Removing the cover

1. Open the glove compartment and empty it if necessary.

2. Push the brake element upward into the opening of the bracket and pull it out sideways in the direction of the arrow

ﬁg. 194.

3. Press the stop pin upwards in the direction of the arrow, while at the same time opening the glove compartment further

ﬁg. 194.

Fitting the cover

1. Move the glove compartment into position.

2. Insert the brake element into the opening of the bracket and push it in the opposite direction to the arrow until it engages

ﬁg. 194.

3. Carefully push the glove compartment forward over the resistance of the stop pins ﬁg. 194.

Overview of the Fuses in the Instrument Panel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

The overview shows the fuse positions of the electrical equipment relevant to the driver. The ﬁrst column of the overview

contains the fuse location; the other columns indicate the rated current, the fuse version, and the protected electrical

equipment.

Depending on the country and equipment of the vehicle, there may be deviations from the fuse numbers and slots listed in the

overview. If necessary, ask for the exact fuse assignment from suitably qualiﬁed professionals. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Fuse assignment

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Fig. 195 Fuse assignment in the instrument panel.

Fuse locations ﬁg. 195:

F4

7.5 Amp, MINI®, anti-theft alarm system.

F6

10 Amp, ATO®, automatic transmission selector mechanism.

10 Amp, MINI®, climate control bar, rear window defroster relay.

7.5 Amp, MINI®, dipped beam light switch, rain/light sensor, electronic parking brake.

7.5 Amp, MINI®, Display, Infotainment system control panel.

40 Amp, ATO®, exterior lighting on the left side.

F7

F8

F10

F11

F12

20 Amp, ATO®, Infotainment system.

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40 Amp, ATO®, blower regulator.

7.5 Amp, MINI®, telephone.

F14

F16

F23

F24

F26

F27

F40

20 Amp, JCASE®, power sunroof.

40 Amp, ATO®, exterior lighting on the right side.

30 Amp, ATO®, seat heating.

30 Amp, ATO®, interior lighting.

20 Amp, ATO®, cigarette lighter, sockets. Note the installation position, factory-standard fuse location as shown

in the illustration.

F42

F47

F51

F53

40 Amp, ATO®, central locking system.

15 Amp, ATO®, rear window wiper.

25 Amp, ATO®, rear seat heating.

30 Amp, ATO®, rear window defroster.

Fuse locations in vehicles with a factory-installed trailer hitch:

F22

F28

F38

F44

15 Amp, ATO®, trailer charging cable.

25 Amp, ATO®, left trailer control module.

25 Amp, ATO®, right trailer control module.

15 Amp, ATO®, trailer control module.

Power windows and seats can be protected by circuit breakers or control modules, which switch back on automatically

several seconds after correcting the overload, for example when door windows are frozen shut.

Replacing blown fuses

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Preparations

1. Switch off the ignition, lights and all electrical equipment.

Detecting blown fuses

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Fig. 196 Blown fuse (general example).

A blown ﬂat connector fuse (ATO ^®, MINI^®) has metal strips that have burned through, which you can see through the

transparent housing from above and from the side ﬁg. 196

.

A blown block fuse (JCASE ^®) is recognizable by the melted metal strip seen through the transparent housing from above

ﬁg. 196

.

Fuse versions

Standard ﬂat connector fuse (ATO^®).

Small ﬂat connector fuse (MINI^®).

Block fuse (JCASE^®).

Fuse color codes

Fuses (ATO® - MINI®).

Color

Black

Purple

Current rating

1 A

3 A

Orange 5 A

Brown

Red

7.5 A

10 A

15 A

Blue

Yellow 20 A

White or clear 25 A

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Green

30 A

Light green 40 A

Fuses (JCASE®)

Blue

Pink

Green

Red

20 A

30 A

40 A

50 A

Yellow 60 A

Replacing fuses

Fig. 197 Plastic pliers for removing or inserting a fuse (general example).

1. Remove plastic tongs from either the fuse box or the cover of the fuse box ﬁg. 197.

2. Depending on the design of the fuse, slide the appropriately sized clamp on the plastic pliers onto the fuse from above or

from the side.

3. Remove the fuse.

4. If a fuse is blown, replace with a fuse with the same rating (same color and same label) and the same size

5. After inserting the new fuse, place the plastic pliers back in the cover, if necessary.

6. Reinstall the cover or close the fuse box cover.

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.

NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced by a fuse with a higher current rating, this could damage the electrical system in another location.

Never replace a fuse with a fuse that has a higher current rating.

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Jump-starting

Introduction

For technical reasons the vehicle must not be tow-started ⇒

. If the engine cannot start because the 12 V vehicle battery i

dead, the 12 V vehicle battery on another vehicle can be used to start your vehicle.

For vehicles with a 12 V vehicle battery in the vehicle interior or luggage compartment, the jumper cables may only be

connected to the jump-start points in the engine compartment.

WARNING

Using jumper cables incorrectly and performing a jump-start incorrectly could cause the 12 V vehicle battery to explode.

Serious injuries may result.

Always read and heed the warnings and safety precautions before working on the 12 V vehicle battery ⇒

Introduction.

Never confuse the positive battery terminal with the negative battery terminal.

Never jump-start a vehicle with a frozen or thawed 12 V vehicle battery.

WARNING

During a jump-start, a highly explosive gas mixture builds up at the 12 V vehicle battery. Sparks produced during a jump-

start could ignite the ﬂammable gas. Serious injuries may result.

Always keep ﬁres, sparks, open ﬂames, and lit cigarettes far away from the 12 V vehicle battery.

Avoid discharging static electricity near the 12 V vehicle battery.

NOTICE

Tow-starting can cause severe damage to the vehicle.

Jump-start the vehicle to start the engine.

NOTICE

A drained 12 V vehicle battery can freeze, be damaged and fail at temperatures around approx. 0 °C (approx. +32 °F).

Always replace a frozen or thawed 12 V vehicle battery.

Ground jump-start point

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

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