3.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), wait 15 seconds and start over.
When the engine starts, let go
of
the key and the
accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Your engine
is
designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If
you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If
you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If
you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of
this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Engine Coolant Heater
(If
Equipped)
In very cold weather,
0
“F
(-
18
O
C)
or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged
in
a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To
r-
the
Engine
Coolant
H-
-I-r
1.
Turn
off
the engine.
2.
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The
cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine
compartment, behind the underhood fuse block.
3.
Plug
it
into a normal, grounded
11
0-volt
AC
outlet.
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 won’t 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 to keep it away
from
moving
engine parts.
If
you don’t, it could be damaged.
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