1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 280

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuitsin your c~ar protectedfrom short are circuits by a combination fuses, circuit breakers of and fusible thermal linksin the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance fires caused by of electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored bandinside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replacethe fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a newone of the identical size and rating. mnstrul---nt Panel use Block F If you ever have a problem the road and don't have a an can spare fuse, you "borrow" one that has the same amperage. Just pick afeature 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. The main fuse panel is located on theleft side of the fuse instrument panel.To access the fuses, open the There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle:the instrument panelfuse block andthe engine compartment panel door. fuse block. 6-57