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To see whether a fuse has blown, check whether the metal strip has melted.
The various electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located behind a cover in the passenger s footwell.
Fuses in vehicle interior
Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
Refer to the following tables to identify the fuse for the failed component link►.
Fold back the floor mat.
Remove the cover Fig. 187►.
Pull out the fuse.
Blown fuses should always be replaced with a fuse of the same rating.
Replace the cover.
Colour coding for fuses
Colour | Rating in amperes |
black | 1 |
purple | 3 |
light brown | 5 |
brown | 7.5 |
red | 10 |
blue | 15 |
yellow | 20 |
white or transparent | 25 |
green | 30 |
orange | 40 |
WARNING
Never attempt to repair a fuse or replace a blown fuse by fitting a fuse with a higher ampere rating. This could damage the electrical system - risk of fire!
CAUTION
If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system must be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Note
- Unassigned fuse locations are not shown in the tables below.
- Some of the items of equipment listed in the tables below are only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.