Color Current strength in amps
(ATO/MINI)
Current strength in amps
(JCASE)
Red 10 50
Blue 15 20
Yellow 20 60
White or
clear
25 —
Green 30 40
Orange 40 —
Pink 30 30
Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel
x Open the storage compartment ⇒
fig. 164, Storage areas.
x On the back of the cover there are plastic tweezers for removing and inserting fuses.
x Press the sides of the storage compartment in slightly (
(A) arrows) while pulling back firmly ((B)
arrow).
x To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction
opposite to the arrows
(A), then push forward until you can hear it latch into place.
Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment
x Open the engine hood
, Working in the engine compartment.
x Move the release tabs in the direction of the arrows ⇒ fig. 165 to unlock the fuse box cover.
x Remove the cover upward.
x To install push the cover onto the fuse box. The locking tabs must latch with an audible “click.”
NOTICE
x To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when removing fuse box covers and be sure to
reinstall them properly.
x Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes
can cause damage to the electrical system.
The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to those mentioned in this section. Have these fuses
replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.