Starting And Stopping The Engine - Lincoln 2014 MKZ Hybrid Owner's Manual

Starting and Stopping the Engine

We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
• Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension
cord that is product certified by
Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
This extension cord must be suitable
for use outdoors, in cold temperatures,
and be clearly marked Suitable for Use
with Outdoor Appliances. Do not use
an indoor extension cord outdoors.
This could result in an electric shock
or become a fire hazard.
• Use as short an extension cord as
possible.
• Do not use multiple extension cords.
• Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of
water. This could cause an electric
shock or fire.
• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles.
• Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected.
• Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup once the system has
been operating for approximately 30
minutes.
• Make sure the system is unplugged
and properly stowed before driving
your vehicle. Make sure the protective
cover seals the prongs of the block
heater cord plug when not in use.
• Make sure the heater system is
checked for proper operation before
winter.
MKZ (CC9)
Using the Engine Block Heater
Make sure the receptacle terminals are
clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with
a dry cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system
does not have a thermostat. It achieves
maximum temperature after approximately
three hours of operation. Using the heater
longer than three hours does not improve
system performance and unnecessarily
uses electricity.
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