Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage would not
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
vehicle, seeServicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 96.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the
engine compartment fuse block. An electrical
overload will cause the lamps to flicker on and off,
or in some cases to remain off. If this happens,
have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats
due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the motor cools. Although the circuit is
protected from electrical overload, overload due to
heavy snow, etc., may cause wiper linkage
damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow from
the windshield before using the windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
from short circuits by a combination of fuses
and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces
the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
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.
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Door (cont.)
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 110
Rear Doors.............................................. 114
Sliding Side Door..................................... 111
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 22
Driving
At Night................................................... 244
City.......................................................... 248
Defensive................................................. 228
Drunken................................................... 229
Freeway................................................... 249
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 252
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 245
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 258
Winter...................................................... 254
Dual Tire Operation..................................... 350
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Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 387
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 390
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 388
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 387Electrical System (cont.)
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 387
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 387
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 302
Battery..................................................... 323
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 183
Check and Service Engine Soon Light........ 178
Coolant.................................................... 306
Coolant Heater......................................... 124
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 178
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 412
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 296
Exhaust................................................... 132
Fan Noise................................................ 317
Fuel Regulator......................................... 124
Oil ........................................................... 297
Oil Life System........................................ 300
Overheating............................................. 309
Reduced Power Light............................... 184
Starting.................................................... 122
Entry Lighting.............................................. 157
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 430
Exit Lighting................................................ 157
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 40
Exterior Lamps............................................ 154
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