1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

Electrical SystemAdd-on Electrical EquipmentI NOTICE:Don’t add anything electrical to your Buickunless you check with your dealer first. Someelectrical equipment can damage your vehicleand the damage wouldn’t be covered by yourwarranty. Some add-on electrical equipmentcan keep other components from working asthey should.Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting toadd anything electrical to your Buick, see “ServicingYour Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index.Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker inthe lamp switch. An electrical overload will cause thelamps to go on and off or, in some cases, to remain off.If this happens, have your headlamp system checkedright away.Windshield WipersThe windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuitbreaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavysnow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. Ifthe overload is caused by some electrical problem, haveit fixed.Power Windows and Other Power OptionsCircuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the powerwindows and other power accessories. When the currentload is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.Engine A/C, EGR, Relays, SIR Crank andSafety Belt FusesThese fuses are located behind the glove box. The fuseholders are taped together with gray tape.Other - usesThe Safety Belt/Chime (ICAM) Module fuse and theRemote Keyless Entry fuse are located behind the fuseblock, above the hush panel.The Fuel Pump, A/C CONT and the ECM fuses arelocated under the hood.6-56