1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 295

Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected a circuit breaker by in the underhood electrical center. An electrical overload will causethe lamps to go on andoff, or insome cases to remainoff. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away. 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 in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces chance of fires caused by the electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. the If band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a badfuse with a newone of the identical size and rating. Windshield Wipers I ne windshield wiper motor is protected a circuit by breaker and afuse. If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will until the motor cools. If stop the overload is caused by someelectrical problem, have it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the panel protect the power fuse windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem fixed. is 6-57