208 Self-help, vehicle careElectrical system Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must match
the data on the defective fuse.
There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle:
zfront left, in the engine compartment,
z in the interior behind the light switch, or,
in right-hand drive cars, behind the
glove compartment,
z on the left of the luggage compartment,
behind a cover.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its
melted wire. Do not replace the fuse until
the cause of the fault has been remedied.
Only fit fuses of the specified current
rating. Each fuse has its current rating
written on it, the ratings are also colour
coded.
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Some functions are protected by several
fuses.
There may be fuses inserted with no
function.
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Different versions of fuses are used.
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Fuse box in interior
The fuse box is located behind the light
switch. Pull the top edge of the panel and
fold down.
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In right-hand drive cars, the fuse box is
located behind a cover in the glove
compartment. Open the glove
compartment and remove the cover. To
close, first put on the cover, then lock it into
position.
No. Circuit
19 Airbags
20 Main relay
21 Main relay
22 Central control unit
23 Tyre repair kit
24 Fuel pump
25 Anti-lock brake system
26 Heated rear window
27 Anti-lock brake system
28 Interior fan
29 Cigarette lighter
30 Air conditioning system
31 Electric window (left)
32 Electric window (right)
33 Heated exterior mirrors
34 –
35 –
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