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If you drive too quickly through
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deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your
engine's air intake and badly
damage your engine. If you can
avoid deep puddles or standin
water, dr&e through them ve
Engine Block Heater
(OPTION)
In very cold weather, 0°F
(-18°C) or
colder, the engine block heater can
help. You'll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine
warm-up.
To Use the Block Heater:
1.
Turn off the engine.
2.
Open the hood and unwrap the
3 . Plug it into a normal, grounded
electrical cord.
110-volt outlet.
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Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could
cause an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause a fire. You
could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded
three-prong
1
10-volt outlet. If the
cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty
three-prong extension cord rated
for at least 15 amps.
NOTICE
After you've used the block heater,
be sure to store the cord as it was
before, to keep it away from
moving engine parts. If you dol
it could be damaged.
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How long should you keep the block
heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you have,
and some other things. Instead of trying
to list everything here, we ask that you
contact a Pontiac dealer in the area
where you'll be parking your vehicle.
The dealer can give you the best advice
for that particular area.
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