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Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of 
the short circuit.
Spare fuses are supplied inside the main fuse box. 
Observe amperage and color of fuse.
A special fuse puller is supplied with the vehicle tools.
Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to 
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart can be found inside the corresponding fuse 
box cover.
1Main fuses box in engine compartment
To gain access to the main fuse box (1), release 
clamp (arrow), lift the fuse box cover up and remove it.
To close the main fuse box, engage right end of cover 
and secure with clamp.
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Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the 
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of 
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For 
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation 
on battery package.
Replacement Battery: 
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
Synchronizing remote control 
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if 
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
To synchronize insert electronic key in steering lock.
The remote control should once again be operational.Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine can no longer be stopped using the 
electronic key, the engine can be turned of f by removing 
two fuses.
For easy removal of fuses use the fuse extractor 
(supplied with vehicle tool kit) to pull out the fuses 
marked on the fuse chart as “ENGINE EMERGENCY 
OFF”.
The fuse chart is also located in the vehicle tool kit, 
seepage266.
For fuses see page 257.
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