The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting toadd anything electrical to the vehicle, see ServicingYour Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-68.Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring system has four individual fuses. Anelectrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off,or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have theheadlamp wiring checked right away.Windshield Wiper FusesThe windshield wiper motor is protected by an internalcircuit breaker. If the wiper motor overheats due toheavy snow, the wipers will stop until the motor coolsand will then restart.A fuse powers the wiper motor. If the fuse blows, thereis an electrical problem. Be sure to have it fixed.Power Windows and Other PowerOptionsCircuit breakers in the fuse block protect the powerwindows and other power accessories. When thecurrent load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens andcloses, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed orgoes away.Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses and circuitbreakers. This greatly reduces the chance of firescaused by electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If theband is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure youreplace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical sizeand rating.If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t havea spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the sameamperage. Just pick some feature of the vehicle that youcan get along without — like the radio or cigarettelighter — and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.Replace it as soon as you can.Underhood Fuse BlockThe underhood fuse block is located on the passengerside of the engine compartment. Remove the fuse coverand secondary service cover to access the fuse block.Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical componentson the vehicle may damage it. Always keep thecovers on any electrical component.5-95
