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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.
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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
R
and rating. If a MaxiFuse
for service immediately.
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. 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. You will find a fuse puller
clipped in both of the fuse blocks. Snap the wide end
of the fuse puller at the side indentations and pull the
fuse out.
The MaxiFuses are located in two fuse blocks, one
located in the engine compartment on the passenger's
side and the other under the rear seat on the driver's
side. If a MaxiFuse should blow, have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer immediately.
should blow, see your dealer
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Lift the cover to gain access. Fuse 22 or 23 can be
moved to the outer position to provide continuous power
to the accessory power outlet or cigarette lighter when
the ignition is not on. See your dealer for additional
assistance, if needed.
Leaving an accessory on for a long period of time can
drain the vehicle's battery.
The engine compartment
fuse block is located near
the front on the passenger's
side of the vehicle.
See "Engine Compartment
Overview" in the Index
for more information
on location.
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