Changing a fuseChanging a fuse - For emergencies - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Carisma

1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical circuit concerned

1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical circuit concerned and turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Referring to the fuse load capacity table, check the fuse pertaining to the problem.

A - Fuse is OK
B - Blown fuse

4. There is a fuse removing tool in the fuse cover of the passenger compartement.

4. There is a fuse removing tool in the fuse cover of the passenger compartement. First take the fuse removing tool out of the fuse cover slowly and then by using the fuse removing tool, pull the fuse straight out from the fuse box. If it is not blown, something else must be causing the problem; contact an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer to have the problem checked.

5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity into the clip and insert the fuse at

5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity into the clip and insert the fuse at the same place in the fuse box.

CAUTION

(1) If the newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical system checked and repaired by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer to find the cause and rectify it.
(2) Never use a fuse with a capacity larger than that specified or any substitute, such as wire, foil, etc.; doing so will cause the circuit wiring to heat up and could cause fire.

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