1996 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 278

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to have it fixed. I NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical to your Buick unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipmentcan damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered your by warranty. Someadd-on electrical equipment can keep othercomponents from workingas they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Buick, see"Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick" in the Index. Power Windows and Other Power Accessories Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. MaxifusedRelay Center To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn the two knobs one-quarter turn counterclockwise and loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger side of the cover. Then remove the cover. The inside of the cover has a chart that explains the features and controls governed by each fuse and relay. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by an interna1 circlui t breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away. 6-58