Engine Coolant Heater; To Use the Engine Coolant Heater; Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet- Page 105

2003 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual

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Engine Coolant Heater

Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In
very cold weather, 0°F (

18°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.
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

electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the
engine compartment.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

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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.

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.

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  • 1. Turn off the engine.
  • 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
  • 3. Plug it 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.

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  • If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in?

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