WARNING
Accidents can occur if roads are not sufficiently illuminated and other road users have difficulty seeing the vehicle,
or cannot see it at all.
Introduction
At the time of publication we are unable to provide an complete overview of the locations of the fuses for the
electrical consumers. This is because the vehicle is under constant development, because fuses are assigned
differently depending on the vehicle equipment level and because several electrical consumers may use a single fuse.
You can get more information about the fuse layout from a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership.
Several pieces of electrical equipment can share a single fuse. Conversely, a single consumer could have more than
one fuse.
Therefore fuses should only be replaced when the cause of the fault has been rectified. If a new fuse blows again
shortly after fitting, have the electrical system checked by a suitably qualified workshop as soon as possible.
WARNING
High voltages in the electrical system can cause electric shocks, serious burns and death.
● Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
● Avoid causing short circuits in the electrical system.
WARNING
Using unsuitable or repaired fuses and bridging an electrical circuit without fuses can cause a fire and serious
injuries.
● Never fit fuses that have a higher fuse protection limit.
● Replace fuses only with fuses with the same rating and size. Make sure that the colour and markings are identical
to the defective fuse.
● Never repair fuses.
● Never use a metal strip, paper clip or similar objects to replace a fuse.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the electrical system in the vehicle, switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical
consumers before changing a fuse.
● Make sure that it is not possible to switch on the ignition when changing a fuse.
NOTICE
You can damage another position in the electrical system by using a fuse with a higher amp rating.
NOTICE
Dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.
● Protect open fuse boxes against the ingress of dirt and moisture.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the vehicle:
● Carefully remove the fuse box covers and fit them correctly again after completing work.
This chapter does not refer to all the fuses located in the vehicle. These should be changed only by a qualified
workshop.
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