2009 GMC Savana Owner Manual

Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the enginecompartment fuse block. An electrical overload willcause the lamps to flicker on and off, or in some casesto remain off. If this happens, have your headlampwiring checked right away.Windshield Wiper FusesThe 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.Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload,overload due to heavy snow, etc., may cause wiperlinkage damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow fromthe windshield before using the windshield wipers. If theoverload is caused by some electrical problem and notsnow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in the 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 sureyou replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identicalsize and rating.Floor Console Fuse BlockThe floor console fuse block is located under thedriver seat.5-104