1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 289

Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuitbreaker in the underhoodelectrical center. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle protected from are short circuitsby a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. greatly This reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the If the fuse. band is brokenor melted, replacethe fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a newone of the identical size and rating. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats to heavy due snow, etc., the wiper will stop until motor cools. If the the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Some fuses are in a fuse block onthe passenger side of the instrument panel. Pull off thecover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in fuse panel protect the power the windows and other power accessories. When current the load is too heavy, circuit breaker opens and closes, the protecting the circuit until problem is fixed. the Additional fuses are the underhood electrical centers in on the right and left sides the engine compartment. of 6-57