2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual

Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNOTICE:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unlessyou check with your dealer first. Some electricalequipment can damage your vehicle and thedamage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.Some add-on electrical equipment can keep othercomponents from working as they should.Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attemptingto add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “ServicingYour Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring has several fuses which arepowered by a MaxiFuse . An electrical overload willcause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases toremain off. If this happens, have the headlamp wiringchecked right away.Windshield Wiper FusesIf the windshield wiper motor overheats due to heavysnow or ice, the wipers will stop until the motor cools.If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,be sure to have it fixed.Power Windows and Other Power OptionsCircuit breakers protect the power windows and otherpower accessories. When the current load is too heavy,the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting thecircuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.6-56