Blown fuses must bereplaced with fuses ofthesamerating, whichyou canrecognizebythecolor and fuserating. The fuseratings and fur‐ther informationtobe observed are listed inthefuse assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram:onthe fuse box inthe trunk (→page 383).
NOTEDamageor malfunctions causedbymoisture
Moisture may cause damagetothe electricalsystem or cause ittomalfunction.
Whenthe fuse box is open, make surethat no moisture can enterthe fusebox.
When closingthe fuse box, make surethatthe seal ofthe lid is positioned cor‐rectly onthe fuse box.
Ifthe newly inserted fuse also blows, havethecause traced andrectified at aqualified special‐istworkshop.
Ensurethefollowing beforereplacing a fuse:
RThevehicle is secured againstrollingaway
RAll electrical consumers are switched off
RThe ignition is switched off
The electrical fuses are located invarious fuseboxes:
RFuse box inthe engine compartment onthedriver's side (→page 381)
RFuse box onthe driver's side ofthe cockpit(→page 382)
RFuse box inthe front passengerfootwell(→page 382)
RFuse box inthe trunk ontheright-hand sideofthevehicle when viewed inthe direction oftravel (→page 383)
Opening and closingthe fuse box intheengine compartment
Requirements:RA dry clothand a screwdriver areavailable.
Observethe notes on electrical fuses(→page 380).
Opening
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom usingthewindshield wipers whilethe engine hoodis open
Whenthe engine hood is open andthe wind‐shield wipers are set in motion,you can betrappedbythe wiper linkage.
Always switch offthe windshield wipersand ignition before openingthe enginehood.
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