Fuses And Light Bulbs; Fuses - Skoda RAPID Owner's Manual

Fuses and light bulbs

Fuses

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fuse assignment in the engine compartment
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
Switch off the ignition and the corresponding power consuming device before
replacing a fuse.
Ascertain which fuse belongs to the component that is not operating
» page 112, Assignment of the fuses in the dash panel or
signment in the engine compartment.
Colour coding of fuses
Fuse colour
purple
light brown
dark brown
red
blue
yellow
white
green
orange
WARNING
Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 86, Engine compartment.
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» page 113, Fuse as-
Maximum amperage
3
5
7.5
10
15
20
25
30
40
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 other points in 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.
Notice
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
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replacement fuses and bulbs can be purchased from ŠKODA Genuine Accesso-
ries.
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
Fig. 95 Removing the fuse box cover/plastic clip for fuses
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Read and observe and
The fuses are located on the underside of the dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
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Grip the fuse box cover at point
» fig. 95.
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Remove the plastic clip from the holder in the fuse box cover in the direction
of arrow .
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Place the clip on the respective fuse and remove this fuse.
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Insert a new fuse.
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Return the clip to its original place.
on page 111 first.
and remove it in the direction of arrow
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