2001 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 295

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Power Windows A circuit breaker in the fuse panel protects the power windows. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed. NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage 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 to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle: two instrument panel fuse blocks and the engine compartment fuse block. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks There are two fuse panels for your vehicle. One is located on the driver's side of the instrument panel and the other is located on the passenger's side. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed. 6-54