2009 Cadillac SRX Owner's Manual - Page 379

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. 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 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 or cigarette lighter - and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. To access the fuses, push in the two tabs located on each side of the fuse block cover. Then lift the cover off. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical components on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the right side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 5-99