1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 314

Headlamps The headlampwiring is protected bya circuit breaker. An electrical overloadwill cause the lamps togo on and off, or in some cases to remain If this happens, have off. your headlamp wiring checked rightaway. Fuses and Circuit Breakers Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected a circuit by breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due h'eavy to snow, etc., thewiper will stop until motor cools. If the the overload is caused by some electricalproblem and not snow, etc., be sure to get fixed. it Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. Whenthe current loadis too heavy, The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chanceof fires caused by electrical problems. on There are two fuse centers your vehicle. Oneis in the left sideof your instrument panel.