Perform the following operations only in the order listed:
WARNING
Using improper or repaired fuses and bridging an electrical
circuit without fuses can cause fire and serious injury.
1. Observe the checklist and carry out the operations described
in it ÿ p. 302.
· Never mount fuses with superior protection. Replace fuses
only with ones of the same amperage rating (same color
and engraving) and size.
2. Open the engine hood ÿ p. 315.
.
3. Remove the rubber cap ÿ fig. 212 1 4. Extract
the bulb holder ÿ fig. 212 2 for the
· Never repair a fuse.
handle in the direction of the arrow. To facilitate the
operation, press the handle slightly up and down at the
same time, alternating.
· Never replace a fuse with a metal strip.
lica, paper clip, or other similar object.
5. Replace the faulty lamp with a new one of the same type.
WARNING
6. Carefully fit the bulb holder into the headlight and push it
forwards until you feel it engage ÿ fig. 212.
To prevent damage to the vehicle's electrical system
Finally, before changing a fuse, always turn off the lights and
always disconnect the ignition and all electrical consumers.
7. Fully fit the rubber cap.
· If a fuse is replaced by one with a higher amperage, it could
cause damage to some other point in the electrical system.
8. Close the engine hood ÿ p. 315.
The figures show the right headlight from behind. The
left headlight is symmetrical.
· When open, protect the fuse boxes from dirt and moisture.
The presence of dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can
cause damage to the electrical system.
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· To avoid damage to the vehicle, carefully remove any caps or
covers of the fuse boxes and reinstall them correctly.
Due to the fact that the vehicle is constantly being developed,
that the fuses are assigned depending on the equipment and
that one fuse can correspond to several electrical consumers, at
press time it had not been possible to compile a complete
· When open, protect the fuse boxes from dirt and moisture.
The presence of dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can
overview with the positions of the fuses.
cause damage to the electrical system.
More detailed information on the assignment of the fuses can be
There are more fuses in the vehicle than those listed
in this chapter. These should only
obtained from Volkswagen dealers.
change a specialized workshop.
A fuse can generally correspond to several electrical consumers.
In the same way, a consumer can correspond to several fuses.
Do not replace the fuses without first eliminating the cause of the
failure. If a fuse blows again shortly after replacing it, have the
electrical system checked by a specialized workshop.
WARNING
The electrical system is under high voltage and can cause
electric shock, severe burns and death!
· Never touch the electrical wires of the ignition system.
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· Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.
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Fuses in the engine compartment
Table of the fuses located on the
engine compartment
Please note and
at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 303.
Please note and
at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 303.
Fig. 213 In the engine compartment: cover 1 of the gear box
.
fuses with plastic clips 2
Open the engine compartment fuse box
— Open the engine hood ÿ p. 315.
— To unlock the fuse box cover ÿ fig. 213 1 , press the
locks in the direction of the arrows ÿ fig. 213.
— Remove the cover upwards.
— To fit the cover, place it over the fuse box and press
it down until you hear it click on both sides.
Fig. 214 In the engine compartment: fuse positions.
The table shows the fuse positions of the electrical
consumers relevant to the driver. The first column of
the table shows the position of the fuse and, in the
other columns, the type of fuse, the amperage and the
consumer to which it corresponds.
On the inside of the fuse box cover in the engine
compartment there may be plastic tweezers for
.
extracting fuses ÿ fig. 213 2
Depending on the market and vehicle equipment, the
numbers and position of the fuses may be different
from those shown in the table. If so, ask a Volkswagen
dealer about the exact assignment of the fuses.
Position ÿ Fig. 214:
F6
,
7.5 amps, ATO®
brake light sensor
F14
F15
F19
40 amps, JCASE® , heated windshield
, horn
15 amps, ATO® 30 amps, ATO® , wiper
20 amps, ATO®
F37
,
independent heating
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various situations
Right hand drive vehicles: open the fuse box on
the instrument panel
Fuses on the instrument panel
— Open the glove compartment and, if necessary,
empty it ÿ fig. 216.
Please note and
at the beginning of this ca
— Push the braking element upwards in the hole in
chapter, on page 303.
the bracket and pull it out to the side ÿ fig. 216 1
.
— Press the stop pins upwards in the direction of
.
the arrows ÿ fig. 216 2
— To mount the glove box, place it in the position
adequate. Insert the braking element into
the hole in the bracket and slide it down until
you hear it click into place. Carefully push the
glove box forwards, overcoming the resistance of
the stop pins ÿ fig. 216 2
.
Table of the fuses located on the instrument
panel
Fig. 215 Dashboard fuse box cover: left-hand drive
vehicles, left next to the steering wheel.
Please note and
at the beginning of this ca
chapter, on page 303.
Fig. 216 Dashboard fuse box cover: right-hand drive
vehicles, passenger side.
Left-hand drive vehicles: open the fuse box on
the instrument panel
— Open the storage compartment and, if necessary,
empty it ÿ fig. 215.
— Press the latching tabs upwards in the direction
of the arrows and at the same time open the slide
even further and remove it until the fuse holder is
accessible ÿ fig. 215 1 1.
Fig. 217 On the instrument panel: fuse assignment.
— To fit the storage compartment, insert it into the
seats in the instrument panel and press it until
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you hear it click into place on both sides. close it.
The table shows the fuse positions of the electrical
consumers relevant to driving.
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