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NOTICE:

Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.

Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

In very cold weather, 0

_

F (

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18

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C) or colder, the engine

coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm

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up. Usually, the

coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four
hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above
32

_

F (0

_

C), use of the coolant heater is not required.

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.

The engine coolant heater cord is located on 
the passenger’s side of the vehicle, above the
headlamp assembly.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110

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volt AC outlet.

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

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prong

110

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volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, 

use a heavy

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duty three

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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.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for 
that particular area.