Black plate (36,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 201210-36 Vehicle CareHeadlamp WiringAn electrical overload may causethe lamps to go on and off, or insome cases to remain off. Have theheadlamp wiring checked right awayif the lamps go on and off orremain off.Windshield WipersIf the wiper motor overheats due toheavy snow or ice, the windshieldwipers will stop until the motor coolsand will then restart.Although the circuit is protectedfrom electrical overload, overloaddue to heavy snow or ice maycause wiper linkage damage.Always clear ice and heavy snowfrom the windshield before using thewindshield wipers.If the overload is caused by anelectrical problem and not snow orice, be sure to get it fixed.Fuses and CircuitBreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected from short circuits by acombination of fuses, circuitbreakers, and fusible thermal links.This greatly reduces the chance offires caused by electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored bandinside the fuse. If the band is brokenor melted, replace the fuse. Be sureyou replace a bad fuse with a newone of the identical size and rating.Fuses of the same amperage canbe temporarily borrowed fromanother fuse location, if a fuse goesout. Replace the fuse as soon asyou can.Engine CompartmentFuse BlockThe Engine Compartment FuseBlock is located in the enginecompartment, on the driver side ofthe vehicle. Lift the cover for accessto the fuse/relay block.Notice: Spilling liquid on anyelectrical component on thevehicle may damage it. Alwayskeep the covers on any electricalcomponent.To remove fuses, hold the end ofthe fuse between your thumb andindex finger and pull straight out.InformationProvidedby:
