Black plate (46,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 201110-46 Vehicle CareWindshield 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 usingthe windshield wipers.If the overload is caused by anelectrical problem and not snowor ice, be sure to get it fixed.Fuses and CircuitBreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected from short circuits by acombination of fuses and circuitbreakers. This greatly reducesthe chance of damage causedby electrical problems.To check a fuse, look at thesilver-colored band inside the fuse.If the band is broken or melted,replace the fuse. Be sure to replacea bad fuse with a new one of theidentical size and rating.Fuses of the same amperage canbe temporarily borrowed fromanother fuse location, if a fuse goesout. Replace the fuse as soon asyou can.To identify and check fuses,circuit breakers, and relays, seeEngine Compartment Fuse Block onpage 10‑46 and Rear CompartmentFuse Block on page 10‑51.Engine CompartmentFuse BlockTo remove the fuse block cover,press the clips on the cover and liftit straight up.Notice: Spilling liquid on anyelectrical component on thevehicle may damage it. Alwayskeep the covers on any electricalcomponent.
