1. 2 different types of fuses are used. Standard fuses are used for low power, main fuses for high power.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Before replacing a fuse, always switch off the relevant consumer first.
4. A blown fuse is recognized by a melted metal strip
5. Remove the defective fuse. To remove the fuse in the cover of the fuse box in the cabin there is a polymer tweezers.
6. Insert a new fuse the same current.
7. The rated current of the fuse is on the reverse side of the handle. In addition, the handle has a color code, which can also be used to determine the rated current.
Rated current A | Color coding |
10 | red |
15 | blue |
20 | yellow |
30 | light green |
8. Reinstall the fuse box cover.
9. If a newly inserted fuse blows after a short time, check the corresponding current circuit.
10. Never replace the fuse with a piece of wire or the like, as this may cause serious damage to the electrical equipment.
11. It is recommended to keep a set of spare fuses in the car at all times. There is free space for them in the fuse box.
12. If headlights or other electrical appliances do not work, although the fuses are good, check the main fuses in the engine compartment, replace if necessary.
13. Disconnect the mass cable from the battery.
Attention! This erases the data from the engine fault memory or the radio's security code. Before disconnecting the battery, read the instructions in Section Removing and installing the battery.
14. Remove and replace the 30 A fuse.
15. To replace the 80 A main fuse, remove the fuse box.
16. Open the cover, unscrew the terminals and remove the fuse.
17. Insert a new fuse, screw on the terminals and install the fuse box.
18. Connect the mass cable to the battery.
19. If available, set the clock and set the radio security code.