Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Fuses in the vehicle

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Fuses / Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 172 Dash panel on the driver side: fuse box cover

Fig. 173 In the front left of the engine compartment: fuse box cover

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Fuses must always be replaced by a new fuse with the same amp rating (same colour and markings) and size.

Colour coding of fuses

Colour	Amp rating
Purple	3
Light brown	5
Brown	7.5
Red	10
Blue	15
Yellow	20
White or clear	25
Green	30
Orange	40

Opening the fuse box in the dash panel

Insert a flat object (e.g. the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit) into the recesses (arrows) and carefully prise off the cover.

Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment

Open the bonnet .

Press the release buttons together in the direction of the arrows to release the fuse box cover.

Remove cover upwards in direction of arrow ②.

To fit, place the cover over the fuse box. Press the release buttons down in the opposite direction to the arrows ② until they engage audibly.

NOTICE

Remove the covers for the fuse boxes carefully and fit them again properly so as to avoid damage to the vehicle.

Fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture when opened. Dirt and moisture in the fuse boxes can damage the electrical system.

This chapter does not refer to all the fuses located in the vehicle. These should be changed only by a qualified workshop.

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