Engine Coolant HeaterThe engine coolant heater, if available, can help in coldweather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C) for easierstarting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.Plug in the coolant heater at least four hours beforestarting your vehicle. An internal thermostat in theplug-end of the cord may exist which will preventengine coolant heater operation at temperaturesabove 0°F (−18°C).To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.The cord is located on the driver’s side of theengine compartment, near the power steeringfluid reservoir.3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded110-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 cordwill not 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 couldbe damaged.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.Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask thatyou contact your dealer/retailer in the area where youwill be parking your vehicle. The dealer/retailer cangive you the best advice for that particular area.2-35
