Cadillac Escalade: Fuses and Circuit Breakers
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without– like the radio or accessory power outlet– and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers
will stop until the motor cools and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overlo ...
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The Engine Compartment Fuse Block is located in the engine compartment, on the
driver side of the vehicle. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hy ...
See also:
Sunroof
The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY to operate the sunroof and power
sunshade.
See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) .
The vehicle may have a sunroof over the front seats and a rear sunro ...
Notes on regularly inspecting wheelsand tires
WARNING
Regularly check the tires for damage.
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle.
Worn, old tires can cause acci ...
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively.
Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can re ...
