
The fuse box of the 2013 Volkswagen Santana is located on the left side of the center console, behind the panel above the driver's footwell. The serial numbers and corresponding fuses are as follows: 1. Keyless entry controller. 2. Cigarette lighter. 3. Tire pressure control. 4. Passenger-side cigarette lighter. 5. Passenger-side intelligent power module (ILM). 6. Passenger-side door. 7. Sunroof. 8. Air conditioning controller. 9. Front seat heating. 10. Communication. 11. Passenger seat lumbar support. 12. Communication MMI. Steps to replace a fuse: 1. For safety, turn off the engine and power before locating the fuse box. 2. Find the corresponding location of the fuse box and carefully pry open the panel with a screwdriver or other tool. Then, on the inner side of the panel, locate the corresponding component fuse based on the information provided. 3. Use a light or a test pen to conduct a preliminary check of the fuse. Confirm that it has blown before considering replacement. 4. The new fuse should match the old one in size, color, and all parameters. 5. If the component still does not respond after replacing the fuse, visit a repair shop as soon as possible.

I've been driving for over a decade and have repaired many Volkswagen models including the 2013 New Santana. Their fuse reference charts are usually printed on a label attached to the small box cover near the driver's footwell or directly in that section of the user manual. Each fuse has a numbered function, for example F1 controls the engine management while F10 handles the lighting system. It's quite easy to locate: first check the fuse chapter in the manual's index, if unavailable just search online for a PDF using the model year plus vehicle name, or visit a 4S shop to get a free printed copy as backup. Always turn off the engine before replacing fuses and use pliers to gently pull them out - be sure to match the correct amperage to prevent short circuits. It's wise to keep some spare fuses in your car as these small components can be lifesavers for electrical safety in critical moments.

My 2013 Santana owner's manual has always been kept in the glove compartment, with the fuse reference chart page dog-eared; it's clearly laid out: numbers on the left and explanations on the right, such as the horn at position 15 and the AC at position 20. Last time when the AC stopped cooling, I found the blown fuse thanks to this chart and replaced it in just 10 seconds. I recommend every car owner to take a photo and save it on their phone or keep an electronic copy in the cloud; plastic labels tend to fade over time or get torn by kids. Don't panic when electrical issues arise in the car—check the reference chart first to save big bucks, and always bring this manual to the repair shop for the technician's reference.

When I first bought my Santana as a new driver, I didn't know what a fuse was, but I learned it's quite simple: the reference table is on a paper sticker on the manual cover or a separate card. It shows which number corresponds to the lights or horn, for example, there are 15 to 20 small fuse slots inside the Santana. Just open the cover on the left side of the dashboard and flip through it. If you can't find it, take a photo of the manual with your phone and save it. Common issues like the cigarette lighter not working might just be a blown fuse—replace it with a new one. Don't worry about technical terms; the manual diagrams are intuitive and easy to follow.


