Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. 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 cigarette lighter — and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
See also:
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder
except for the center front passenger position (if
equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt for more information.
The following instr ...
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to read the manufacturer’s instructions before
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WARNING
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity
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