MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Fuses The fuses help protect the vehicle's electrical components from overloading or short circuits.
WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the lists offuses. Doing so could seriously damage oroverload the vehicle's electrical system. Orange wires may only be handled by trained and authorized Volvo service technicians orlicensed electricians. A number of component in the vehicle used high voltage electrical current and can be verydangerous to touch. Do not touch any components that are not clearly described in this owner's information.
If an electrical component fails to function, this may be due to a blown fuse. If the same fuseblows repeatedly, this indicates a problem withthe component, which should be inspected by atrained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Location of the fuseboxes
Engine compartment
Under the glove compartment
Cargo compartment
Related information
• Replacing fuses (p. 483)
• Fuses in the cargo compartment (p. 493)
• Fuses in the engine compartment (p. 484)
• Fuses in the passenger compartment (p. 489)
Replacing fuses The fuses help protect the vehicle's electrical components from overloading or short circuits.
Fuse replacement1. See the list of fuse boxes for their locations.
2. Pull the fuse straight out and examine it from
the side to see if the curved metal wire in the fuse is intact.
3. If the wire is broken, insert a new fuse of the same color and amperage (written on thefuse).
WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the followingpages. Doing so could seriously damage oroverload the vehicle's electrical system.
Related information
• Fuses (p. 483)
• Fuses in the cargo compartment (p. 493)
• Fuses in the engine compartment (p. 484)
• Fuses in the passenger compartment (p. 489)
