274 VEHICLE CARElinkage damage. Always clear ice andheavy snow from the windshieldbefore using the windshield wipers.If the overload is caused by anelectrical problem and not snow orice, be sure to get it fixed.Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected from short circuits by acombination of fuses and circuitbreakers. This greatly reduces thechance of damage caused by electricalproblems.{ DangerFuses and circuit breakers aremarked with their ampere rating.Do not exceed thespecified amperage rating whenreplacing fuses and circuit breakers.Use of an oversized fuse or circuitbreaker can result in a vehicle fire.You and others could be seriouslyinjured or killed.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 replace abad fuse with a new one of theidentical size and rating.Fuses of the same amperage can betemporarily borrowed from anotherfuse location, if a fuse goes out.Replace the fuse as soon as possible.Engine Compartment FuseBlockThe underhood fuse block is on thepassenger side of the enginecompartment.Lift the fuse block cover to access thefuses.The vehicle may not be equipped withall of the fuses and relays shown.CautionSpilling liquid on any electricalcomponent on the vehicle maydamage it. Always keep the coverson any electrical component.
