Engine Heater - GMC 2016 Sierra Denali Owner's Manual

188 Driving and Operating
To control the fast idle:
To enable the Fast Idle System,
press and release the cruise
control on/off button and ensure
that the switch indicator light
is lit.
Press and release the cruise
control SET- button. Engine
speed will be held at
approximately 1200 rpm.
One of the following actions will turn
off the fast idle:
Pressing the brake.
Selecting the cruise control
cancel button.
Releasing the parking brake.
Moving the transmission shift
lever out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral).
Selecting the cruise control on/
off button when it was
previously on.
Pressing the cruise control SET-
button a second time.
Pressing the accelerator more
than one-quarter of the
way down.
Turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position.

Engine Heater

The engine heater can provide
easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up in
cold weather conditions at or below
18 °C (0 °F). Vehicles with an
engine heater should be plugged in
at least four hours before starting.
An internal thermostat in the
plug-end of the cord may exist,
which will prevent engine coolant
heater operation at temperatures
above 18 °C (0 °F).
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.
To Use the Engine Coolant
Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord. The cord is
secured to the driver side
fender with a clip, next to the
engine compartment fuse
block. Carefully remove the
wire tie that bundles the
electrical plug. Do not cut the
electrical cord.
Check the heater cord for
damage. If it is damaged, do
not use it. See your dealer for
a replacement. Inspect the
cord for damage yearly.
3. Plug the cord into a normal,
grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
Warning
Improper use of the heater cord
or an extension cord can damage
the cord and may result in
overheating and fire.
Plug the cord into a
three-prong electrical utility
receptacle that is protected
by a ground fault detection
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