1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 292

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermallinks in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chanceof fires caused by electrical problems. Instrument PanelFuse Block Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. the If band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a newone 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 a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette -lighter -- and useits fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon asyou can. The mainfuse panel is located on the side of the left There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the fuse instrument panelfuse block and the engine compartment instrument panel.To access the fuses, open the panel door. fuse block.