F
USES
General Information
WARNING!
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When replacing a blown fuse, always use an
appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp
rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse
with another fuse of higher amp rating. The use
of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If
a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates
a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or
any other material. Do not place a fuse inside a
circuit breaker cavity or vice versa. Failure to use
proper fuses may result in serious personal injury,
fire and/or property damage.
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Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the
ignition is off and that all the other services are
switched off and/or disengaged.
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If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an
authorized dealer.
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If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
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WARNING!
(engine system, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
If it is necessary to wash the engine compartment,
take care not to directly hit the fuse box, and the
windshield wiper motors with water.
The fuses protect electrical systems against excessive
current.
When a device does not work, you must check the fuse
element inside the blade fuse for a break/melt.
Also, please be aware that using power outlets for
extended periods of time with the engine off may result
in vehicle battery discharge.
Blade Fuses
1 — Fuse Element
2 — Blade Fuse with a good/functional fuse element
3 — Blade Fuse with a bad/not functional fuse
element (blown fuse)
Underhood Power Distribution Center
The Power Distribution Center is located in the
engine compartment near the battery. This center
contains cartridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit
breakers. A description of each fuse and component
may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the
cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside
cover that corresponds to the following chart.
CAUTION!
When installing the power distribution center cover,
it is important to ensure the cover is properly
positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may
allow water to get into the power distribution center
and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
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