Where is the Vios Cigarette Lighter Fuse Located?
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The fuse for the Vios cigarette lighter is located at the rear of the instrument panel. Below are some relevant details about the Vios cigarette lighter: 1. The cigarette lighter is a standard component in all vehicles, designed to provide a flame source for smokers. 2. Commonly referred to as a cigarette lighter, it can also function as a power outlet. Some manufacturers produce lighters not intended for lighting cigarettes but rather for drawing power from the vehicle, known as cigar lighters or cigar sockets. Below are some common incorrect usage methods of cigarette lighters: 1. Not unplugging external devices during startup: External devices connected to the cigarette lighter can be damaged by the high current surge during vehicle startup, particularly MP3 players and USB drives. Therefore, it is advisable to unplug them before starting the car and reconnect them afterward. 2. Leaving external devices plugged in when the engine is off: Depending on the vehicle's settings, some cigarette lighter sockets remain powered even when the engine is off. Keeping external devices plugged in for extended periods can lead to unnecessary battery drain.
I once encountered a power issue with the cigarette lighter when repairing my Vios. The fuse location is quite easy to find—it's usually in the cabin fuse box, specifically in the area below the steering wheel near your left leg. Just open the small cover, and you'll find labels or diagrams inside. Look for the cigarette lighter icon or the marking "CIG." In my case, the fuse blew because I plugged in a high-power car vacuum cleaner, causing the fuse to melt. If you don't have the manual, you can search for pictures on your phone to compare. After replacing the fuse, everything worked fine. I recommend keeping a few spare fuses in your car, typically 15A or 20A models. Simply pull out the bad one and replace it with a new one. But safety first—always check with the car parked and avoid tampering with wires. A handy tip to prevent overload is not to plug in too many devices at once. Regularly checking the fuse condition can save a lot of trouble, especially for used cars—this is a common issue to watch out for.
