Black plate (32,1)Cadillac Escalade (Europe) Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/20/1210-32 Vehicle CareElectrical SystemElectrical SystemOverloadThe vehicle has fuses and circuitbreakers to protect against anelectrical system overload.When the current electrical load istoo heavy, the circuit breaker opensand closes, protecting the circuituntil the current load returns tonormal or the problem is fixed. Thisgreatly reduces the chance of circuitoverload and fire caused byelectrical problems.Fuses and circuit breakers protectpower devices in the vehicle.Replace a bad fuse with a new oneof the identical size and rating.If there is a problem on the road anda fuse needs to be replaced, thesame amperage fuse can beborrowed. Choose some feature ofthe vehicle that is not needed to useand replace it as soon as possible.Headlamp WiringAn electrical overload may causethe lamps to go on and off, or insome cases to remain off. Have theheadlamp wiring checked right awayif the lamps go on and off orremain off.Windscreen WipersIf the wiper motor overheats due toheavy snow or ice, the windscreenwipers 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 windscreen before usingthe windscreen 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, see thehybrid supplement for moreinformation.The wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected from short circuits by acombination of fuses, circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links.This greatly reduces the chance offires caused by electrical problems.
