1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 323

1 1 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combinationof fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the Be sureyou fuse. replace abad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Spare fusesand a fusepuller are located in the underhood electrical center. You can remove fuses with the fusepuller. Remember to replace any of the spare fuses you use, so you will have some if you ever need them again. Instrument Panel Fuse Block If you ever have a problem on the roadand 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 alongwithout -- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: one is inside the vehicleand one is in the engine compartment. The fuseblock is on the lowerportion of the instrument panel on the driver's side. 6-61