1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Electrical SystemAdd-on Electrical EquipmentI NOTICE:Don’t add anything electrical to your Buick 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 attempting toadd anything electrical to your Buick, see “ServicingYour Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index.IHeadlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker inthe underhood fuse center. An electrical overload willcause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases toremain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiringchecked right 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 andnot snow, etc., be sure to get it 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 orgoes away.&6-57