Engine Coolant Heater; To Use the Engine Coolant Heater; Plugging the cord into an ungrounded- Page 132

2007 Buick Terraza 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 will 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. Your vehicle may also have an internal
thermostat in the plug end of the cord. This
will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater
when the temperature is at or above 0°F (

18°C)

as noted on the cord.

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 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.

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 will 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 do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in?

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