1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 342

Power Windows and Other Power Options 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. This protects the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed. Instrument Panel FuseBlock The fuse block access door is on the driver's side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. See "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index for more information. 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 have a 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 orcigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. You can remove fuseswith a fuse extractor. The fuse extractor is mounted to the fuse block access door. To remove fusesif you don't have a fuse extractor, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out. You may have spare fusesattached to the insideof the fuse block access door. These can be used to replace a bad fuse. However, make sure that it is the correct amperage. 6-63