Engine Coolant HeaterYour vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolantheater.In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the enginecoolant heater can help. You will get easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm-up.Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in aminimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.At temperatures 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.The electrical cord is located on the driver’s sideof the engine, behind the transaxle dipstick/fluid filllocation and next to the engine.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 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 in the area where you will beparking your vehicle. The dealer can give you thebest advice for that particular area.2-27
