Fuses And Light Bulbs; Fuses - Skoda Rapid 2013 Owner's Manual

Fuses and light bulbs

Fuses

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the vehicle
Replacing blown fuses
Due to on-going development of the vehicle, equipment level dependent fuse as-
signments, and shared fusing of multiple power consuming devices via a single
fuse, an up-to-date overview of the fuse locations for each power consuming de-
vice was not possible when this manual went to print. For information on the de-
tails of fuse assignments, please contact your ŠKODA Partner.
Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse. Conversely, multiple
fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Only replace fuses after remedying the cause of the fault. Have the electrical sys-
tem checked as quickly as possible by a specialist garage if a newly inserted fuse
blows again after a short time.
Always replace fuses with fuses of the same rating (same colour and same label-
ling) and same size.
Colour coding of fuses
Colour
purple
light brown
brown
red
blue
yellow
white or clear
green
orange
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Amperage
3
5
7,5
10
15
20
25
30
40
WARNING
High voltage of the electrical system can cause shocks, severe burns, and
even fatal injury!
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
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Avoid short circuiting the electrical system.
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WARNING
The use of unsuitable fuses, repairs to fuses and short-circuiting a circuit
without using a fuse can cause fire and serious injuries.
Never fit fuses with a higher rating. Always replace fuses with fuses of the
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same rating (same colour and same labelling) and same size.
Never repair fuses.
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Never replace fuses with strips of metal, paper clips, or similar.
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CAUTION
To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical system, always switch off the igni-
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tion, the lights, and all power consuming devices and remove the ignition key
from the ignition lock before replacing a fuse.
If a fuse is replaced with one of a higher rating, damage can occur in other parts
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of the electrical system.
Open distribution boards must be protected against dirt and moisture entering.
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Dirt and moisture in distribution boards can cause damage to the electrical sys-
tem.
Notice
Multiple fuses may exist for a single power consuming device.
Notice
Multiple power consuming devices can share a single fuse.
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Fuses and light bulbs