Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Engine Compartment Fuse Block; Headlamp Wiring; Windshield Wipers - Cadillac 2014 SRX Owner's Manual

An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
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.
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
,
, and
.
To remove the fuse block cover,
press the clips on the cover and lift
it straight up.
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.