141Self-help, vehicle care
Electrical system
Fuses
The vehicle has two fuse boxes: one behind
a cover on the right-hand side of the
passenger com partment a nd another in
the engine compartment.
It is advisable to carry a complete set of
fuses in the vehicle.
Store spare fuse s on the undersid e of the
engine com partment fuse box cover.
Opening the cover – seepage 144.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse ca n be recognised by its
melted wire. Do not install a new fuse until
the cause of the fault has been remedied.
Different types of fuse are used.
9 Wa rning
Elec tronic ignition systems use a very
high voltage. Do not touch the ignition
system ; dange r to life.
Fuse Fuse
co lo ur rating
Grey 2 A
Brownish yellow 5 A
Red 10 A
Blue 15 A
Yellow 20 A
Transparent 25 A
Ora nge 40 A
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