Black plate (38,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 201210-38 Vehicle CareReplace a bad fuse with a new oneof the identical size and rating.If there is a problem on the roadand a fuse needs to be replaced,the same 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. 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, 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.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.
