Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Cadillac
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage
your
vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered
by
your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working
as
they should.
Your vehicle has
an
air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical
to
your Cadillac, see “Servicing
Your
Air
Bag-Equipped Cadillac” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring has
an
individual fuse which is
powered
by
a MaxiFuse?
An
electrical overload will
cause
the
lamps to
go
on
and
off,
or
in
some cases to
remain
off.
If
this happens, have the headlamp wiring
checked right away.
MaxiFuse is a registered trademark of Little Fuse
Incorporated.
Windshield Wiper
Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is powered by a MaxiFuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wipers will stop until the motor cools.
If
the overload is
caused by some electrical problem, be sure to have.
it fixed.
Power Windows
and
Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
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