Buick 2011 Lacrosse - Manual (Page 351)

Black plate (39,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-39
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice 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 an
electrical problem and not snow
or ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces
the chance of damage caused
by electrical problems.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage
can be temporarily borrowed from
another fuse location, if a fuse goes
out. Replace the fuse as soon as
possible.
To identify and check fuses,
circuit breakers, and relays,
see Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑39, Instrument
Panel Fuse Block on page 10‑42,
and Rear Compartment Fuse Block
on page 10‑44.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
To remove the fuse block cover,
squeeze the three retaining clips
on the cover and lift it straight up.
Notice: Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.