Replacing Fuses - Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual

Failure of a single LED within a taillight is not
indicated. However, the
light up if all LEDs fail.

Replacing fuses

Introduction
Due to ongoing development of the vehicle, config-
uration-dependent allocation of fuses and the com-
bined fuse protection of multiple loads with one
fuse, an up-to-date overview of the fuse location
per load is not possible at the time of printing. De-
tailed information regarding fuse box layout is avail-
able from authorized Volkswagen dealers and au-
thorized Volkswagen Service Facilities.
In general, one fuse can protect several loads. One
load can also be protected by several fuses.
Find out why the fuse blew and correct the problem
before replacing a blown fuse. If a newly replaced
fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical
system should be checked by an authorized Volks-
wagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
WARNING
High voltage systems in the engine compartment
can cause electrical shock, severe burns, and even
death!
·
Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other
components of the high voltage electronic igni-
tion system.
·
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
WARNING
Using the wrong fuse, using a blown fuse that has
been repaired, and using metal objects in place of
fuses to complete the electrical connection in the
circuit can cause fires and serious personal injury.
·
Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher
amp rating. Replace a blown fuse only with
a fuse of the same amperage (same color and
same imprint) and same overall size.
·
Never repair fuses.
·
Never replace fuses with a metal strip, a paper
clip, or a similar object.
NOTICE
·
To help prevent damage to the electrical system,
switch off all lights and accessories, switch off
indicator light will
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the ignition, and remove the key from the ignition
switch (if applicable) before replacing a fuse.
·
If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher am-
perage, this can also cause damage at different
locations in the electrical system.
·
Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and
moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes can
cause damage to the electrical system.
Fuses in the vehicle
Please read the introductory information and
heed the Warnings and Notice
231.
Fig. 156 On the driver side in the instrument panel:
Removing the storage compartment to access fuses.
Accessing fuses in the instrument panel
— Open the storage compartment next to the steer-
ing wheel and remove any contents.
— To remove: Pull the lower part of the storage
compartment straight out (in the direction of the
arrow → fig. 156) and remove the compartment
from the bottom. This action may require moder-
ate force.
— To install: Fit the storage compartment on the
hinges at the bottom of the opening. Guide the
storage compartment into the instrument panel
by pushing in the direction opposite of the arrow
→ fig. 156 until it latches into place.
NOTICE
·
To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when
removing the storage compartment and be sure
to reinstall it properly.
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