Engine Coolant HeaterYour vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolantheater.In very cold weather, 0°F(−18°C) or colder, theengine coolant heater canhelp. You’ll get easierstarting and betterfuel economy duringengine warm-up.Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in aminimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. Attemperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolantheater is not required.To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Thecord is located on the driver’s side of the enginecompartment, near the power steering fluidreservoir.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 cordwon’t 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 don’t, it could bedamaged.2-23
