260 Self-helpPicture no: 17257t.tifElectrical systemFusesThe vehicle has two fuseboxes: one behinda cover on the left side of the luggagecompartment and one in the front left ofthe engine compartment.It is advisable to carry a complete set offuses – available from any VauxhallAuthorised Repairer. Store spare fuses inthe luggage compartment fusebox –see illustration above. Opening the cover –see following pages.Picture no: 17258t.tifBefore replacing a fuse, turn off therespective switch and the ignition.A blown fuse (see illustrations to the right)can be recognised by its melted wire. Donot install a new fuse until the cause of thefault has been remedied.There is a fuse extractor in the luggagecompartment fusebox to facilitatereplacement of small fuses – see illustrationabove for an example.Only fit fuses of the specified currentrating. Each fuse has its current ratingwritten on it, in addition the ratings arecolour coded.Picture no: 17259t.tifDifferent versions of fuses are used.9 WarningElectronic ignition systems generate veryhigh voltages. Do not touch the ignitionsystem; high voltage can be fatal.Fuse, Fuse,colour ratingLight brown 5 ADark brown 7.5 ARed 10 ALight blue 15 AYellow 20 AWhite 25 ALight green 30 A
