Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped); To Use the Engine Coolant Heater; Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet- Page 94

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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.

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 

The cord is attached to the underside of the vehicle’s
diagonal brace, which is located above the engine air
cleaner/filter assembly.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110

-

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

-

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

heavy

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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.