Fuses And Light Bulbs; Fuses - Skoda Roomster 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
Fuses in the engine compartment
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
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Before replacing a fuse, switch off the ignition and the appropriate consumer
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Find out which fuse belongs to the component that is not operat-
ing » page 168, Fuses in the dash panel or
compartment.
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Take the plastic clip out of its fixture in the cover of the fuse box, place it on
the relevant fuse and pull it out.
Fuse colour
light brown
dark brown
red
blue
yellow
white
green
WARNING
Always read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 140.
CAUTION
"Never repair" fuses or replace them with a fuse of a higher amperage –
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there is a risk of fire. This may also cause damage at another part of the elec-
trical 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.
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Do-it-yourself
168
170
» page 170, Fuses in the engine
Maximum amperage
5
7.5
10
15
20
25
30
Note
We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle. A box of
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replacement fuses can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
There can be multiple power consuming devices for one fuse.
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A single consumer may use several fuses.
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Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 154 Schematic representation of the fuse box for vehicles with left-
hand steering/right-hand steering
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Read and observe and
The fuses are located on the left side of the dash panel behind a cover.
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Carefully remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
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After the fuse has been replaced, replace the cover in the dash panel in the
opposite direction of the arrow so that the guide lugs are guided into the
openings of the dash panel. Close the cover until it clicks into place.
Fig. 153
Underside of the dash panel: Dis-
tribution board cover.
on page 168 first.
» Fig. 153.
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