To Use The Engine Coolant Heater - Chevrolet TRACKER 2002 Owner's Manual

Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
In very cold weather, 0 _ F (
coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better
fuel economy during engine warm
heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior
to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32 _ F (0 _ C),
use of the coolant heater is not required.

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. It is
located at the front of the engine compartment on the
driver's side.
18 _ C) or colder, the engine
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up. Usually, the coolant
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110
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
cord into a properly grounded three
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110 volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach,
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use a heavy duty three
rated for at least 15 amps.
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.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in?
The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your 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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volt AC outlet.
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prong
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prong extension cord
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