Fuse box VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI 2014 1B / 6.G Owners Manual

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 172 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 173 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover.

Color Current strength in amps(ATO/MINI) Current strength in amps(JCASE)
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. 172 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 until you can hear it latch into place.
Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment
x Open the engine hood ß, Working in the engine compartment.
x Move the release tabs in the direction of the arrows ⇒ fig. 173 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.

x Open the cover on the instrument panel fuse box ⇒ page 396, Fuses in the vehicle and remove the plastic tweezers.
x For blade fuses: Depending on the type of fuse, slide the tweezers ⇒ fig. 175 A (1) or 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 places in the electrical system.