1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 298

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until motor cools.If the the overload is caused by some electrical problem and it not snow, etc., be sure to get fixed. NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical your Buick to unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Someadd-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Buick, "Servicing see Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick" in the Index. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power w and other power accessories. When the current load is to heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits your vehicle are protected from short in circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to on and go off, or in some cases to remain off. this happens, have If your headlamp wiring checked right away. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. band If the is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be you replace sure a bad fuse witha new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can "borrow" that has the same one amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that -you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and useits fuse if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. 6-61