Battery - Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual

12-4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20 Amp Circuit Breaker
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Parking Light
Tail Light
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Head Light Battery
Dome Lamps
Panel Lamps
Fig. 12-2 Headlight Switch
The turn signal indicators are located at the for-
ward end of the front fender crown moldings. When
the signal lever on the column is moved, the cor-
responding indicator flashes rearward.
Cornering lights are mounted forward of the
wheel opening in the front fenders. When either
turn signal is operating, with the headlights or
parking lights on, the corresponding cornering light
illuminates the side of the road. The cornering
lights are secured so that no adjustment is neces-
sary.
The instrument cluster on all 1963 series cars
features the use of individual plug-in bulbs that
are connected to the instrument panel harness. The
high beam indicator light is centered above the
speedometer face, and the fuel and temperature
gages are mounted in a housing at the right of
the speedometer head. Below these gages are tell-
tale lights indicating when the generator is not
charging and when oil pressure is low; plus the
trunk lid warning light on cars equipped with the
remote control trunk lid lock.
A 20 ohm resistance is used with the limiting
coil of the fuel gage circuit to increase the accuracy
of the unit.
Twin solenoid-type air horns, matched in tone,
are used on all series cars. These horns are lo-
cated between the radiator and radiator grille on
the left hand side of the radiator cradle assembly
on all models. In addition, a third horn is mounted
on the radiator support and is angled across the
radiator on the 6367 style car. The horn relay,
mounted on the left side of the radiator cradle
baffle plate, is actuated by depressing the spoke
covers on the steering wheel
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The dash clock is spring driven and electrically
wound. The clock winds every two and one-half or
three minutes, but draws current for only a fraction
of a second each time it winds.
The starter switch is combined with the ignition
switch and is located to the right of the steering
column. The engine is started by turning the key
to the right against spring tension to energize the
starter solenoid. When the engine starts, releasing
the key permits it to return to the "On" position.
The key may be turned to the extreme left to per-
mit the use of accessories with the ignition "Off".
All accessories are disconnected while the ignition
switch is turned to the extreme right for engine
cranking.
The fuse panel on all series cars, Fig. 12-3, is
mounted on the lower flange ofthe instrument panel
to the left of the steering column. The instruments
and back-up lights, turn signal and stop lights,
windshield wiper, body feed, horns, heater and Air
Conditioner, radio and antenna have their fuses
located on this panel. On cars equipped with elec-
tric seats and/or windows, a 40 amp circuit
breaker is provided in the fuse panel in place of
the 25 amp horn fuse.
The chassis wiring is divided into four separate
harnesses to provide adequate fuse protection and
to simplify the removal and installation for serv-
ice replacement. The four harnesses are as follows:
1. Engine Primary and Ignition Switch
2. Instrument: Panel
3. Under Hood
4. Generator—Regulator
The connection between the instrument panel
harness and the under hood harness is obtained by
the use of a bulkhead connector. This connector
is located on the center of the dash and is secured
by screws.
The engine primary and ignition switch harness
is the only harness not fused. The fuse for the gen-
erator tell-tale light circuit ofthe generator-regu-
lator harness is located in a clip on the dust shield
next to the generator, and the fuses for the other
two harnesses are located in the fuse panel.
SERVICE INFORMATION
BATTERY
1. Battery Filling Instructions
The battery should be inspected at each oil
change to make sure that the electrolyte is kept
at the proper level. Only colorless, odorless,
drinking water should be used to replace liquid
lost through evaporation. The water level should
always be maintained at the bottom of the vent well.