1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 303

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination fuses, circuit breakers of and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-coloredband inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a newone of the identicalsize and rating. Instrument Panel Fuse Block If you ever have a problemon 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. There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse block. The fusepanel is located at the left end of the instrument panel. To open, push thetab on the access door to the left and pull the door forward. Make sure to insert the tabs first when replacingthe cover. 6-59