Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers
in
the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When
the
current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes.
This protects the circuit
until
the current load returns to
normal or the problem
is
fixed.
Fuses and Circui-
-
-
eakers
The wiring circuits
in
your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by
a
combination
of
fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links in
the
wiring itself. This
greatly reduces the chance
of
fires caused by electrical
problems. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the
Index
for more information.
Look at
the
silver-colored band inside
the
fuse.
If
the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace
a
bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If
you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse,
you
can “borrow” one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that
you
can get along without
--
like the radio or cigarette
lighter
--
and use its fuse, if it is
the
correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The fuse block access door
is
on
the
driver’s side edge
of
the
instrument panel.
Pull
off the cover
to
access the
fuse block.
You can remove fuses with
a
fuse extractor. The
fuse
extractor is mounted
to
the
fuse block access door.
To remove fuses
if
you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold
the end
of
the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.
You may have spare fuses attached to the inside of
the fuse block access door. These can be used to
replace a bad fuse. However, make sure that it is the
correct amperage.
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