Volkswagen Touareg Fuses 2013 Owner's Manual

Fuses

 Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Fuses in the vehicle
Replacing blown fuses

Due to ongoing development of the vehicle, confi gu ration-dependent allocation of fuses and the
combined fuse protection of multiple loads using one fuse, an up-to-dat e overview of t he fuse location
per load is not possible at the time of print. Detailed information regarding fuse box layout is availabl e
from authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities.

In general, one fuse can protect several loads. One load can also be protect ed by s ever al fuses.
Find out why the fuse blew and correct the problem before replacing a blown fuse. If a newly replaced

fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system should be checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

More information:

 Working in the engine compartment

WARNING

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High voltage systems in the engine compartment can cause electrical shocks, severe burns,
and even death!

 Never touch ignition cables. N e ver touch other components of the high- voltage electronic
ignition system.

 Avoid short circuits in the elec tr i cal sys tem.

WARNING

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Using the wrong fuse, using a blown fuse that has been repaired, and using metal objects in
place of fuses to complete the electrical connection in the circuit can cause fires and serious
personal injury.

 Never replace a fuse with one that has a hi gher amp rating. R eplace a blown fuse only with
a fuse of the same amperage (same col o r and same im p rint) and sa me overall s i ze.

 Never repair fuses.
 Never replace fuses with a metal strip, a paper clip, or a similar object.

NOTICE

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 To help prevent damage to the electrical system, switch off all ligh ts an d accessories,
switch off the ignition, and remove the key from the ignition switch before replacing a fuse.

 If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, this can also cause damage at
different location s in the electrical syst em.

 Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes
can cause damage to the electrical system.

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 322 On the left side of the instrument panel: Remove the fuse box cover.

Fig. 323 On the right side of the instrument panel: Remove the fuse box cover.

 Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Replace a blown fuse only with a fuse of the same amperage (s ame color an d sam e imprint) and

same overall size.

Fuse color coding

Color Current strength in amps

Purple 3

Light brown 5

Brown 7,5

Red 10

Blue 15

Yellow 20

White or clear 25

Green 30