1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 288

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Headlamps NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working they as should. Your vehicle has anair bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to to go on andoff, or in some cases remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motoris protected by acircuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow, etc., the wiper willstop until the motor cools.If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protectthe 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. 6-62