Engine Block Heater - Cadillac 2008 CTS Owner's Manual

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Starting and Operating Instructions
Failure to Start
If the engine does not start and
no message is displayed in the
Driver Information Center, wait
15 seconds before trying again.
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■ ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
Use this option if you have to park
in very cold weather, -18°C (0°F)
or colder. You'll get easier starting
and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up.
Your vehicle may also have an
internal thermostat in the plug
end of the cord. This prevents
operation of the engine block
heater when the temperature is at
or above -18°C (0°F).
If your vehicle is a CTS model, the
cord is located in the engine
compartment in front of the fuse
block.
If your vehicle is a CTS-V model,
the cord is located on the top left
side of the engine compartment,
next to the strut.
To use the block heater, first turn
off the engine. Then, open the
hood, unwrap the electrical cord
and plug it in. It uses a normal,
house voltage.
You must remove the plastic cap
to access the plug.
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 outlet. You can use a
heavy-duty extension cord
(rated for at least 15 amps)
connected to a properly
grounded outlet.