Checking and replacing fuse

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Checking and replacing fuse

All circuits on the vehicle are fused to prevent damage to electrical consumers due to short circuits or overloading.

If any electrical component fails to work, a fuse may be blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuse if necessary.

Check and replace the fuse in the following steps:

1. Turn off the vehicle power switch.

2. Open the fuse box cover.

Motor compartment fuse box

The motor compartment fuse box is located at the left rear of the motor compartment. You can open the hood, and press the buckles on both sides of the fuse box while pulling up the fuse box cover to check the motor compartment fuse.

Instrument panel fuse box

The instrument panel fuse becomes accessible after the driver side lower guard plate assembly is removed.

3. Remove the fuse from the fuse box.

4. Check the wire inside the fuse and replace it if it is blown.

5. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a spare fuse of the same amperage rating.

6. After replacing the fuse, check whether the electrical components restore normal work. If the operation returns to normal, install the motor compartment fuse box cover or the driver side lower guard plate assembly.

CAUTION

◆ Never use a fuse higher than the amperage rating, or substitute any other item for the fuse, as this may result in the vehicle damage, fire or personal injury.

◆ Do not replace the fuse with a wire, even temporary replacement is not allowed.

◆ Do not modify the fuse or fuse box.

◆ Keep the inside of the fuse box clean and protect it from moisture.

◆ If the correct fuse is installed but the fuse is still blown within a short time or the electrical components do not restore normal work, it indicates that the vehicle may have an electrical system failure, and it is recommended to contact the GAC Service Center for inspection and repair.