Pontiac 1993 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 57

Features & Controls
Engine Block Heater
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In very cold weather, 0" F (-18" C) or
colder, the engine block heater can help.
You'll get easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up.
To Use the Block Heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded
electrical cord.
110-volt 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.
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Plug the cord into a properly
grounded three-prong 110-volt
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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After you've used the block heater,
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moving engine parts. If you don't,
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How long should you keep the block
heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you have,
and some other things. Instead of trying
to list everything here, we ask that you
contact a Pontiac dealer in the area
where you'll be parking your vehicle.
The dealer can give you the best advice
for that particular area.
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