Before replacing a fuse
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 207).
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Make sure that the ignition is switched off
(Y page 181).
or
X When using the key, turn the key to position
0 in the ignition lock and remove it
(Y page 181).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R fuse box on the driver's side of the dash-
board
R fuse box in the front-passenger footwell
R fuse box in the engine compartment on the
driver's side
R fuse box under the boot floor on the right-
hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in the
direction of travel
The fuse allocation chart is on the fuse box in
the boot (Y page 426). Dashboard fuse box
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the dash-
board. You could damage the dashboard or
the cover.
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses. X
Open the driver's door.
X To open: pull out cover :slightly at the
bottom in the direction of arrow =.
X Fold cover :outwards in the direction of
arrow ;.
X To close: fold in cover :until it engages. Fuse box in the front-passenger foot-
well
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Open the front-passenger door. X
Open the front-passenger door.
X To open: fold cover :out towards the rear
and remove it.
X To close: clip in cover :at the rear.
X Fold cover :forwards until it engages. Electrical fuses
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