fuse VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2017 Owners Manual

Page 129 of 412


Recommended cleaners
x For the warmer months, Windscreen Clear SummerG 052 184 A1 or equivalent. Mixing ratio 1:100 (1 part concentrate to 100 parts water) in the windshield washer reservoir.
x All-season Windscreen ClearG 052 164 A2 or equivalent. Mixing ratio in winter to 0 °F (-18 °C) about 1:2 (1 part concentrate to 2 parts water), otherwise, mixing ratio 1:4 in the windshield washer reservoir.
Filling capacity
The windshield washer fluid reservoir holds 3.1 – 4.2 quarts (about 3 – 4 liters).
WARNING
Never mix antifreeze or similar additives into the windshield washer reservoir. This could produce an oily film on the windshield, which would considerably reduce visibility.
x Use clear water (not distilled water) with a cleaning solution recommended by Volkswagen.
x If necessary, blend with a suitable windshield washer fluid antifreeze agent.
NOTICE
x Never mix cleaning solutions recommended by Volkswagen with other cleaning agents. If you do, this could cause sediments or other by-products that can clog the windshield washer nozzles.
x When refilling, do not confuse one type of operating liquid with another! Otherwise serious malfunctions and engine damage can occur!

Page 391 of 412


Fuses

Page 392 of 412


Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 194 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 195 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover.

Page 393 of 412


Color Current strength in amps(ATO/MINI) Current strength in amps(JCASE)
Light brown 5 —
Brown 7.5 —
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 Pull the lower part of the cover in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 194 and remove the cover from the bottom.
x On the inside of the cover there are plastic tweezers for removing and inserting fuses.
x To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction
opposite to the arrow ⇒ fig. 194 until you can hear it latch into place.
Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment
x Open the engine hood

Page 394 of 412


Replacing blown fuses

Fig. 196 Blown fuse: A: Blade fuse. B: Cartridge fuse.

Fig. 197 Removing or installing a blade fuse with the plastic tweezers: A: MINI. B: ATO.

Page 395 of 412


x For blade fuses: Depending on the type of fuse, slide the tweezers ⇒ fig. 197 A (1) or ⇒ fig. 197 B (1) onto the fuse in the direction of the arrow.
x Pull out the fuse.
x For cartridge fuses: Pull the fuse up and out by hand.
x If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage (same color and same
imprint) and same size ⇒ .
x Replace the plastic tweezers in the fuse box cover.
x Replace the cover.
NOTICE
If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, then damage can occur at various plac-es in the electrical system.