Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) - GMC 1998 Savana Van Owner's Manual

Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
The cord for the engine coolant heater is located on
the driver's side
of
the engine compartment and is
attached to the hose for the power steering reservoir.
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3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
In very cold weather, 0°F
(-
18
O
C ) or colder, the engine
coolant heater 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 starting your vehicle.
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-prong
110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at
least 15 amps.
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