To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electricalcord. The cord is located on the driver’sside of the engine compartment, nearthe power steering fluid reservoir.3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded110-volt AC outlet.{CAUTION:Plugging the cord into an ungroundedoutlet could cause an electrical shock.Also, the wrong kind of extension cordcould overheat and cause a fire. Youcould be seriously injured. Plug the cordinto a properly grounded three-prong110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will notreach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps.4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplugand store the cord as it was before to keep itaway from moving engine parts. If you donot, it could be damaged.How long should you keep the coolant heaterplugged in? The answer depends on the outsidetemperature, the kind of oil you have, andsome other things. Instead of trying to listeverything here, we ask that you contact yourdealer in the area where you will be parkingyour vehicle. The dealer can give you the bestadvice for that particular area.Automatic Transmission OperationYour vehicle has a Hydra-Matic® 6L80 automatictransmission, and has an electronic shiftposition indicator within the instrument panelcluster. The electronic shift position indicatordisplays when the shift lever is moved out ofPARK (P). See Fuses and Circuit Breakerson page 503.142
