Fuses and bulbs 272Fuses and bulbsFusesChanging a fuse
If a fuse has blown it must be replaced.– Identify the fuse for the failed component.
– Switch off the ignition and the component concerned.
– Remove the fuse box cover ⇒fig. 253.
– Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover, fit it onto
the blown fuse, and pull the fuse out.
– Replace the blown fuse (which will have a melted metal
strip) with a new fuse of the same amp rating.The various electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuse boxes
are located behind covers on the left and right sides of the dash
panel and in the compartment on the right side of the boot.
A plastic clip for removing the fuses is provided in the fuse cover on
the left side of the dash panel. There is also a sticker listing the fuses
in each of the fuse boxes in the dash panel.
Caution
Never attempt to “repair” a fuse or replace it by fitting a fuse with a
higher rating - risk of fire! It could also cause damage to other parts
of the electrical system.
Note
If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical
system must be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.Fuses on the driver's sideSome of the items listed are only fitted on certain models or are
optional extras.
Please note that the following list, while correct at the time of
printing, is subject to alterations. If discrepancies should occur,
please refer to the sticker on the inside of the fuse cover for the
correct information for your vehicle.
Fig. 253 Left side of
dash panel: Fuse cover
Fig. 254 Diagram of
fuse box (left-hand
drive vehicle)
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Fuses and bulbs 274Fuses on the passenger's sideSome of the items listed are only fitted on certain models or are
optional extras.
Please note that the following list, while correct at the time of
printing, is subject to alterations. If discrepancies should occur,
please refer to the sticker on the inside of the fuse cover for the
correct information for your vehicle.
The seats with electrical adjustment are protected by circuit
breakers. These reset automatically after a few seconds when the
overload has been corrected.
Fuse listFuse listNo.
Electrical equipment
amps
Fuse carrier (black)1
Vacant
2
Vacant
3
Vacant
4
Vacant
5
Steering column switch module
5
6
Switch for ASR, ESP and parking aid
5
Fig. 255 Diagram of
fuse box (left-hand
drive vehicle)
7
Diagnostic connector
5
8
Gateway (diagnostic interface for data bus)
5
9
Vacant
10
Vacant
11
Vacant
12
Vacant
No.
Electrical equipment
amps
Fuse carrier (brown)1
CD drive
5
2
Switch module
5
3
MMI/Radio
10/20
4
Light switch
5
5
Control unit for instrument cluster
5
6
Ignition lock
5
7
Vacant
8
Air conditioner blower
40
9
Steering column lock
5
10
Air conditioner
10
11
Diagnostic connector
10
12
Steering column switch module
5
No.
Electrical equipment
amps
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