Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Do not add anything electrical to thevehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damagethe vehicle and the damage would not be coveredby the vehicle’s warranty. Some add-on electricalequipment can keep other components fromworking as they should.Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery, even ifthe vehicle is not operating.The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting toadd anything electrical to the vehicle, see ServicingYour Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-67.Windshield Wiper FusesThe windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuitbreaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavysnow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. Ifthe overload is caused by some electrical problem, haveit fixed.Power Windows and Other PowerOptionsCircuit breakers protect the power windows and otherpower accessories. If the current load is too heavy,the circuit breaker opens and then closes after a cooldown period, protecting the circuit until the problemis fixed or goes away.Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakersand fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces thechance of fires caused by electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If theband is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure youreplace a bad fuse with a new one of the identicalsize and rating.Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarilyborrowed from another fuse location, if a fuse goes out.Replace the fuse as soon as you can.6-103
