Chevrolet 1998 Lumina Owner's Manual page 93

Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
In very cold weather, 0
O F
(-
18
O
C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The
cord is located behind the vehicle's passenger side
headlamp fixture.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
A
CAUTION:
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
110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least 15 amps.
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cord into a properly grounded three-prong
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug
and store the cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it
could be damaged.
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