2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual
2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual 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
Power Distribution Fuse BlockThis fuse block is attached to the engine compartmentrelay center located on top of the battery. Simply lift thelid to open. If you have any questions about the powerdistribution fuse block, consult your dealer.Please note that if a power loss has occurred, such asdisconnecting the battery or removing the Maxi Fusesin the power distribution fuse block, there are steps thatmust be followed to calibrate the Electronic ThrottleControl (ETC). If these steps are not done, the enginewill not run properly. For information regarding thesesteps, see “Battery” earlier in this section.Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses and circuitbreakers. This greatly reduces the chance of firescaused by electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If theband is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure youreplace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical sizeand rating.If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t havea spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the sameamperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that youcan get along without -- like the radio or cigarettelighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.Replace it as soon as you can.There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: theinstrument panel fuse block and the enginecompartment relay center.6-57
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Power Distribution Fuse BlockThis fuse block is attached to the engine compartmentrelay center located on top of the battery. Simply lift thelid to open. If you have any questions about the powerdistribution fuse block, consult your dealer.Please note that if a power loss has occurred, such asdisconnecting the battery or removing the Maxi Fusesin the power distribution fuse block, there are steps thatmust be followed to calibrate the Electronic ThrottleControl (ETC). If these steps are not done, the enginewill not run properly. For information regarding thesesteps, see “Battery” earlier in this section.Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses and circuitbreakers. This greatly reduces the chance of firescaused by electrical problems.Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If theband is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure youreplace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical sizeand rating.If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t havea spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the sameamperage. Pick some feature of your vehicle that youcan get along without -- like the radio or cigarettelighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.Replace it as soon as you can.There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: theinstrument panel fuse block and the enginecompartment relay center.6-57
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