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Fuses

Fuses in the vehicle

In this manual: Fuses
Vehicle exterior — 4Vehicle interior — 8Instrument cluster — 14Before setting off — 14Opening and closing — 35Sitting correctly and safely — 46Lights and vision — 26Transporting items — 29Practical equipment — 20Starting the engine, changing gear and parking — 34Driver assist systems — 18Air conditioning system — 8At the filling station — 14In the engine compartment — 24Vehicle care and maintenance — 66Practical tips — 2In an emergency — 5Manual opening and closing — 6Vehicle toolkit — 4Hubcaps — 4Changing a wheel — 9Breakdown set — 7Fuses — 4Changing a bulb — 13Starting the engine with jump leads — 4Tow-starting and towing — 7
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Fig. 172 Dash panel on the driver side: fuse box cover

Fig. 173 In the front left of the engine compartment: fuse box cover

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Fuses must always be replaced by a new fuse with the same amp rating (same colour and markings) and size.

Colour coding of fuses

Colour Amp rating
Purple 3
Light brown 5
Brown 7.5
Red 10
Blue 15
Yellow 20
White or clear 25
Green 30
Orange 40

Opening the fuse box in the dash panel

  • Insert a flat object (e.g. the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit) into the recesses (arrows) and carefully prise off the cover.

Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment

  • Open the bonnet .
  • Press the release buttons together in the direction of the arrows to release the fuse box cover.
  • Remove cover upwards in direction of arrow ②.
  • To fit, place the cover over the fuse box. Press the release buttons down in the opposite direction to the arrows ② until they engage audibly.

NOTICE

  • Remove the covers for the fuse boxes carefully and fit them again properly so as to avoid damage to the vehicle.
  • Fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture when opened. Dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

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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