1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 303

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected an internal by circuit breakerand a fuse. If the motor overheats to due heavy snow, etc., the wiper stop until the motor will cools. If tbe overload is .caused by some electrical problem, besure to have it fixed. NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical your Pontiac to i unless you check with your dealer first. Some ; .b.., -' 'i electrical equipment can damage your vehicle '-' t and the damage wouldn't be covered your by . +, warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should...a . % . .- Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protectthe power windows other power accessories. When current the load is too'heavy, the circ,uit breaker opens closes, and protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. s ; r MaxifusedRelay Center To check the fuses in this underhoodfuse center, turn the two knobs one-quarter turn counterclockwise and loosen the metal wing nut on the passenger side the of cover. Then remov'e the cover. inside of the cover The has a chart thatexplahs the featuresand controls governed by each fuse and relay. I Youfvehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical your Pontiac, see "Servicing to Ysur Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac"in the Index. Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker. An electrical overloadwill cause the lamps to go on .andoff, or in mrne cases to re& off. . I f this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away. -.: i ~ _I = , - . . :. . L , 6-58