Engine Heater; Retained Accessory Power (RAP); Retained Accessory- Page 228

2014 Buick enclave Owner Manual

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In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

6014143) - 2014 - CRC - 8/14/13

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Driving and Operating

engine and transmission gently
until the oil warms up and
lubricates all moving parts.

Engine Heater

The engine coolant heater can
provide easier starting and better
fuel economy during engine
warm-up in cold weather conditions
at or below 0°F (

18°C). Vehicles

with an engine coolant heater
should be plugged in at least four
hours before starting. Some models
may have an internal thermostat in
the cord which will prevent engine
coolant heater operation at
temperatures above 0°F (

18°C).

To Use the Engine Coolant
Heater

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the

electrical cord. The bundled cord
is located on the driver side of
the engine compartment,
between the engine air cleaner
and the windshield washer fluid

reservoir. See

Engine

Compartment Overview on
page 10-6

.

3. Plug the cord into a normal,

grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

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Warning

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 will not 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 do not, it could be
damaged.

The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
area where you will be parking the
vehicle for the best advice on this.

Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition key is turned off:

.

Audio System

.

Power Windows

.

Sunroof (if equipped)

Power to the windows and sunroof
will work up to 10 minutes or until a
door is opened.

The radio continues to work for
10 minutes or until the driver door is
opened.

For an additional 10 minutes of
operation, close all the doors and
turn the key to ON/RUN and then
back to LOCK/OFF.

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  • 1. Turn off the engine.
  • 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
  • 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
  • 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.