Fuses And Light Bulbs; Fuses; Replacing Fuses - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

Fuses and light bulbs

Fuses

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Introduction
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-
ble from the melted-through metal strip
WARNING
Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 111.
CAUTION
Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.
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If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance
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from a specialist garage.
"Do not repair" the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses - dan-
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ger of fire and damage to another electrical system.
Note
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.
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There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse. Multiple fuses
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may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fig. 166
Blown fuse
» Fig. 166.
Fuses in the dashboard
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Read and observe and
The fuses are located underneath the steering wheel on the underside of the
dash panel » Fig. 167.

Replacing fuses

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Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
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Press securing tab » Fig. 167.
A
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Push the lid in the direction of the arrow.
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Remove bracket B .
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Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
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Replace the bracket at the original position.
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Close the cover in the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks into
place.
Fig. 167
Remove the fuse box cover.
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