Engine Coolant
Heater
(Option)
[n
very cold weather,
0°F
(-
18
"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,
I'o
Use the Coolant Heater
1.
Turn
off
the engine.
2.
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3.
Plug
it
into
a
normal,
grounded
110-volt
AC
outlet.
P
A
CAJT,,J:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
coul'd 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.
After you've used
the
coolant heater,
be
sure to
store the
cord
as
it
was b'efore to keep it away
from moving engine
parts.
If
you don't, 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 Pontiac dealer
in
the area where you'll be puking
your vehicle. The dealer can give
you
the best advice for
that
particular area.
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