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Engine Coolant Heater

In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine

coolant heater, if your vehicle has this feature, can

help. You will get easier starting and lower fuel usage

during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater

should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to

starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C),

use of the coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle

may also have an internal thermostat in the plug end of

the cord. This will prevent operation of the engine

coolant heater when the temperature is at or above 0°F

(−18°C) as noted on the cord.

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.

The engine coolant heater cord is located near

the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter.

3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt

AC outlet.

{CAUTION:

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet

could cause an electrical shock. Also, the

wrong kind of extension cord could overheat

and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously

injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded

three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will

not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong

extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and

store the cord as it was before use, to keep it

away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it

could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged

in? 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 that you contact

your dealer in the area where you will be parking

your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice

for that particular area.

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