To Use The Engine Coolant Heater - Chevrolet 2000 Corvette Owner's Manual

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
The electrical cord is attached to the generator
bracket assembly, between the generator and the
windshield washer fluid tank.With headlamps closed,
route the cord in the opening between the left hand
headlamp door and the fender panel. Do not pinch
the cord when closing the hood.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110
AC outlet.
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
the cord won't reach, use a heavy
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
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volt
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store
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.
CAUTION:
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prong 110
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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volt AC outlet. If
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duty three prong
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