Black plate (39,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-39Headlamp WiringAn electrical overload may causethe lamps to go on and off, or insome cases to remain off. Havethe headlamp wiring checked rightaway if the lamps go on and off orremain off.Windshield WipersIf the wiper motor overheats due toheavy snow or ice, the windshieldwipers will stop until the motor coolsand will then restart.Although the circuit is protectedfrom electrical overload, overloaddue to heavy snow or ice maycause wiper linkage damage.Always clear ice and heavy snowfrom the windshield before using thewindshield wipers.If the overload is caused by anelectrical problem and not snow orice, be sure to get it fixed.Fuses and CircuitBreakersIf the vehicle is a hybrid, seethe hybrid supplement for moreinformation.The wiring circuits in the vehicleare protected from short circuitsby a combination of fuses, circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links.This greatly reduces the chance offires caused by electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored bandinside the fuse. If the band is brokenor melted, replace the fuse. Be sureyou replace a bad fuse with a newone of the identical size and rating.If you ever have a problem on theroad and don't have a spare fuse,you can borrow one that has thesame amperage. Just pick somefeature of your vehicle that you canget along without – like the radioor cigarette lighter – and use itsfuse, if it is the correct amperage.Replace it as soon as you can.Engine CompartmentFuse BlockThe Engine Compartment FuseBlock is located in the enginecompartment, on the driver side ofthe vehicle. Lift the cover for accessto the fuse/relay block.If the vehicle is a hybrid, seethe hybrid supplement for moreinformation.Notice: Spilling liquid on anyelectrical component on thevehicle may damage it. Alwayskeep the covers on any electricalcomponent.To remove fuses, hold the end ofthe fuse between your thumb andindex finger and pull straight out.InformationProvidedby:
