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Engine Codant Heater (Option)
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC .outlet.
"VORTEC" 4301);
2.2L Engine
Engine
In very cold weather? 0 "F
(-
18 *
C )
or colder, the engine
ooiantheater 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 statin-g your vehicle.
10
Use the- Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the- engine.
2. Open
the
hood and unwrap the ele.ctrica1 cord.
Plugging l e cord into an-ungroundec
let
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
110-volt AC outlet.
If
the cord won't reach,
.use ,a
heavy-duty three-p.rong extension cord rated for
at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure -to unplug.
and
store
the cord as it
was
before tu keep it away
from
moving
engine parts. If you don%, it could b.e damaged.
How
long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in?.The answer depends on the-outside temperature, the
kind .of ail you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your GM dealer
i n
the area where-you'Il be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advtce for that
particular area.
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