WARNING
Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment
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195.
CAUTION
"Never repair" fuses, and do not replace them with fuses of a higher amper-
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age – risk of fire! This may also cause damage at another part of the electrical
system.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical
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system checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage.
A blown fuses is recognisable by the molten metal strip. Replace the faulty
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fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
Note
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
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replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse.
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Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
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Fuses in the dash panel – LHD
Read and observe
and
On left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind the storage com-
partment in the left-hand section of the dash panel.
Replacing fuses
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Open the storage compartment
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Grab hold of the storage compartment in the area of the arrows
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Fold out the storage compartment by pulling in the direction of arrow
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Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine room
» Fig. 250
on page 230 .
228
Do-it-yourself
Fig. 247
Storage compartment on the
driver's side
on page 228 first.
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89.
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Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
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Insert a new fuse.
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Replace the bracket at the original position.
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Fold back the storage compartment by pressing into the secured position in
the dash panel in the direction of the arrow
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Close the storage compartment.
Fuses in the dash panel – RHD
Fig. 248 Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Read and observe
On right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located on the front passenger's
side behind the stowage compartment in the left-hand section of the dash
panel.
Removing the storage compartment and replacing the fuse
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Open the storage compartment
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Unlock the brake control linkage in the direction of arrow
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Release the brake control linkage in the direction of arrow
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Press the retainer tabs
The storage compartment folds down.
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Remove the plastic clip under the cover of the fuse box in the engine room
» Fig. 250
on page 230 .
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Place the clip on the respective fuse and pull this fuse out.
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Insert a new fuse.
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Replace the bracket at the original position.
» Fig.
247.
Installing the storage compartment
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1
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Raise the storage compartment in the direction of the arrow
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Overcome the resistance of the detents
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2
and
on page 228 first.
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94.
in the direction of arrow
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A
3
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A
» Fig.
248.
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