Fuse types
– Standard flat blade fuse (ATO
®
)
– Small flat blade fuse (MINI
®
)
– Cartridge fuse (JCASE
®
)
– Large Plug-in fuse (MAXI
®
or MAXI+
®
)
Colour coding of fuses
Fuse (ATO/MINI/MAXI
®
or MAXI+
®
)
Amp rating
1 A
3 A
5 A
7.5 A
10 A
15 A
20 A
25 A
30 A
40 A
Fuse (JCASE)
20 A
30 A
40 A
50 A
60 A
Preparation
– Switch off the ignition, the lights and all elec-
trical consumers.
– Open the corresponding fuse box.
→
page 156
Detecting a blown fuse
– The blown fuse can be found by using a flash
light.
– Flat blade fuse (ATO
®,
MINI
®,
MAXI
®
/ MAXI+
®
)
an be identified by looking at the fused state
of the metal on the top and side of the trans-
parent housing in which it is en-
cased.
→
Fig. 124
– Cartridge fuse (JCASE
®
) can be viewed through
the top of the transparent housing to see if it
is blown.
→
Fig. 124
Colour
Black
Purple
Orange
Brown
Red
Blue
Yellow
White or clear
Green
Light green
Blue
Pink
Green
Red
Yellow
Changing fuses
– Opening the fuse box cover in the engine com-
partment.→ page 156Prepare a plastic gripper
or similar tool
1)
.
– Adjust the plastic gripper to the position that
fit → Fig. 125
1
or → Fig. 125
1,
depend-
ing on the fuse type, and clamp the fuse from
the side.
– Pulling out the fuse.
– The blown fuse must be changed with a new
fuse with the same rating (same colour and
same markings) and same size
→
.
– Insert the cover again or close the fuse box
cover.
NOTICE
Damage can also be caused at other locations in
the electrical system if a fuse is replaced with a
fuse that has a higher rating.
Jump starting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the follow-
ing subjects:
–
Jump starting procedure
158
For technical reasons, your vehicle may not be
push-started
→
.
If the engine cannot be started because the 12-
volt vehicle battery is flat, the discharged battery
can be connected to the 12-volt battery of an-
other vehicle to start the engine.
A suitable cable is required for jump starting.
Cross section of cable for jump starting:
– at least 25 mm
2
for vehicles equipped with
gasoline engines.
WARNING
Using the jump leads incorrectly or performing
the jump start procedure incorrectly can cause
the vehicle battery to explode. This can result in
serious injuries! To prevent battery explosion,
observe the following rules:
1)
To be purchased by user.
If and when 157
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