Replacing a blown fuse
Image of a blown fuse
Fig. 46
Preparation
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Switch off the ignition, lights and all elec-
trical equipment.
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Open the corresponding fuse box
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Identifying a blown fuse
A fuse is blown if its metal strip is ruptured
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Fig.
46.
Point a lamp at the fuse to see if the fuse has
blown.
To replace a fuse
Remove the fuse.
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Replace the blown fuse by one with an
identical amperage rating (same colour and
markings) and identical size.
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The essentials
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Replace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid.
Bulbs
Bulbs (12 V)
Light source used for each function
Halogen headlights
Type
Daytime driving light/side light
W21/5W
Dipped beam headlights
H4 LL
Main beam headlights
H4 LL
Turn signal
PY21W NA
Front fog light
Type
Fog/cornering lights*
HB4
Rear bulb light
Type
Brake light/tail light
P21/5W LL
Side lights
P21/5W LL
Turn signal
PY21W NA LL
Retro fog light
P21W
Reverse lights
R10W
Action in the event of a punc-
ture
What to do first
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Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a safe place as far away from traffic as
possible.
Apply the handbrake.
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Switch on the hazard warning lights.
Manual gearbox: select the 1st gear.
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Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever
to P.
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If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your vehicle.
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Have the vehicle tool kit
and the spare wheel ready *
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Observe the applicable legislation for each
country (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
All occupants should leave the vehicle and
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wait in a safe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier).
WARNING
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Always observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
If you change the wheel on a slope, block
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the wheel on the opposite side of the car with
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