1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 315

Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows ahd other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes: This protects the circuit u.ntil the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever havea problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse,you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuitsby a combination of fuses, circuitbreakers and fusiblethermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires causedby electrical problems. See "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index for more information. 6-62