Fuses
What you should be mindful of
NOTICE
Fire hazard and risk of damage to the electrical sys-
tem.
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Do not repair fuses or replace them with stronger
fuses.
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Replace the defective fuse with a new fuse with
the same amperage.
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We recommend using replacement fuses from the
ŠKODA Genuine Accessories range. These guaran-
tee reliable and safe consumer protection.
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If a newly inserted fuse blows again, seek the help
of a specialist garage.
One fuse may belong to several consumers. One
consumer may have several fuses.
High-voltage system fuse (fuse for rescue work-
ers)
The high-voltage system fuse is provided with a yel-
low sticker so that the emergency services can
switch off the high-voltage in the vehicle as quickly
as possible.
WARNING
Danger to life or risk of an electric shock and serious
burns!
▶
Do not change the high-voltage system fuse your-
self!
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Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Functionality
Fuses protect the vehicle systems from damage
caused by excessive current. The fuse blows when
the current is exceeded.
Conditions for replacing a fuse
✓
Ignition off.
✓
Driver door opened.
✓
All consumers switched off.
Blown fuse
Replacing a fuse
›
Replace the fuse with
the clip located under
the cover of the fuse
box in the engine com-
partment.
›
Use the appropriate
end of the clamp ac-
cording to the fuse di-
mensions.
Fuses in the dash panel
Overview
Access to fuses – left-hand drive
›
Open the storage compartment on the driver's
side.
›
Press the button and
open the tray.
›
Change the fuse.
›
Close the storage
compartment.
Access to fuses – right-hand drive
›
Open the storage compartment on the passenger's
side.
›
Loosen the brake rod
of the storage com-
partment.
›
Press the locking lugs,
the storage compart-
ment folds down.
›
Change the fuse.
›
Insert and lock the
brake rod.
›
Close the storage
compartment.
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