To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.For the 2.8L V6 and the 3.6L V6 engines, thecord is located in the engine compartment on thepassenger’s side of the vehicle in front of thefuse block. For the 6.0L V8 engine, the cord islocated in the engine compartment on the driver’sside of the vehicle near the inner fender and abovethe strut.You must remove the plastic cap to access the plug.3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.{CAUTION:Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outletcould cause an electrical shock. Also, thewrong kind of extension cord could overheatand cause a fire. You could be seriouslyinjured. Plug the cord into a properly groundedthree-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord willnot reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps.4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug andstore the cord as it was before to keep it awayfrom moving engine parts. If you do not, it could bedamaged.How long should you keep the coolant heater pluggedin? The answer depends on the outside temperature,the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Insteadof trying to list everything here, we ask that you contactyour dealer in the area where you will be parkingyour vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advicefor that particular area.Automatic Transmission OperationThe shift lever is located on the center console betweenthe front seats.There are several differentpositions for the shift lever.2-26
