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Changing a fuse
Access to the tools
The extraction tweezers and the locations for
spare fuses are installed behind the fusebox
cover on the dashboard.
Changing a fuse
F always replace the defective fuse with
a fuse of the same rating (same colour);
using a
different rating could cause
a
malfunction (risk of fire).
If the fault recurs after replacing a
fuse, have
the electrical system checked in the dealer
network or by a
qualified workshop.
Replacement with a
fuse not shown in
the allocation tables below may cause
a
serious malfunction of your vehicle.
Contact the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop.
F
U
nclip the fusebox cover by pulling the side.
F
R
emove the cover completely,
F
P
ull out the tweezers.
F
O
pen the glove box lid.
F
U
nclip the fusebox cover by pulling the side.
F
R
emove the cover completely,
F
P
ull out the tweezers.
Before changing a
fuse:
F
t
he cause of the failure must be identified
and rectified,
F
a
ll electrical consumers must be switched
of f,
F
s
top the vehicle and switch off the ignition,
F
I
dentify the faulty fuse using the existing
allocation tables and diagrams given in the
following pages.
To replace a
fuse, you must:
F
u
se the special tweezers to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of
its filament, Good
Failed
Tw e e z e r s
08
In the event of a breakdown
