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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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In very cold weather, 0
O 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.
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The
cord is located below the
air
cleaner near the coolant
reservoir bottle.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.
I
A
CAUTION:
-
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.
4.
Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store
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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