Fuses - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

200 Practical information

Fuses

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the vehicle
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Replacing blown fuses
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Due to on-going development of the vehicle, equipment level dependent fuse as-
signments, and shared fusing of multiple power consuming devices via a single
fuse, an up-to-date overview of the fuse locations for each power consuming de-
vice was not possible when this manual went to print. For information on the de-
tails of fuse assignments, please contact your Škoda Partner.
Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse. Conversely, multiple
fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Only replace fuses after remedying the cause of the fault. Have the electrical sys-
tem checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage if a newly inserted fuse
blows again after a short time.
Additional information and warnings:
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WARNING
High voltage of the electrical system can cause shocks, severe burns, and
even fatal injury!
● Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
● Avoid short circuiting the electrical system.
WARNING
The use of unsuitable fuses, repairs to fuses and short-circuiting a circuit
without using a fuse can cause fire and serious injuries.
● Never fit fuses with a higher rating. Always replace fuses with fuses of the
same rating (same colour and same labelling) and same size.
● Never repair fuses.
● Never replace fuses with strips of metal, paper clips, or similar.
NOTICE
● To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical system, always switch off the
ignition, the lights, and all power consuming devices and remove the ignition
key from the ignition lock before replacing a fuse.
● If a fuse is replaced with one of a higher rating, damage can occur in other
parts of the electrical system.
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● Open distribution boards must be protected against dirt and moisture en-
tering. Dirt and moisture in distribution boards can cause damage to the elec-
trical system.
Note
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Note
Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse.
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