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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF

could be required to steer your vehicle.

When you switch the ignition off, some

electrical circuits, for example airbags,

also turn off. If you unintentionally switch

the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and

restart the engine.

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WARNING: Failure to follow engine

block heater instructions could result in

property damage or serious personal

injury.

1. Put the transmission into neutral (N)

and use the brakes to bring your vehicle

to a safe stop.

WARNING: Do not use your heater

with ungrounded electrical systems or

two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of

electrical shock.

2. When your vehicle has stopped, put

the transmission in park (P).

3. Press and hold the push button ignition

switch for one second, or press it three

times within two seconds.

WARNING: Do not fully close the

hood, or allow it to drop under its own

weight when using the engine block

heater. This could damage the power

cable and may cause an electrical short

resulting in fire, injury and property

damage.

4. Apply the parking brake.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING: Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially

lethal fumes into the passenger

Note: The heater is most effective when

outdoor temperatures are below 0°F

(-18°C).

compartment. If you smell exhaust

fumes inside your vehicle, have your

vehicle inspected immediately. Do not

drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

The heater acts as a starting aid by

warming the engine coolant. This allows

the climate control system to respond

quickly. The equipment includes a heater

element, installed in the engine block and

a wire harness. You can connect the

system to a grounded 120-volt AC

electrical source.

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the

engine idling for long periods of time, we

recommend that you do one of the

following:

We recommend that you do the following

•

Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).

Set your climate control to outside air.

for a safe and correct operation:

•

Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord

that is product certified by

Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or

Canadian Standards Association

(CSA). This extension cord must be

suitable for use outdoors, in cold

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temperatures, and be clearly marked

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours

of energy per hour of use. The system does

not have a thermostat. It achieves

maximum temperature after

Suitable for Use with Outdoor

Appliances. Do not use an indoor

extension cord outdoors. This could

result in an electric shock or become a

fire hazard.

approximately three hours of operation.

Using the heater longer than three hours

does not improve system performance and

unnecessarily uses electricity.

•

Use as short an extension cord as

possible.

•

Do not use multiple extension cords.

Make sure that when in operation, the

extension cord plug and heater cord

plug connections are free and clear of

water. This could cause an electric

shock or fire.

•

If the block heater cord is under the

hood, Do Not remove the wiring from

its original location. Do Not close the

hood on the extension wiring.

•

Make sure your vehicle is parked in a

clean area, clear of combustibles.

Make sure the heater, heater cord and

extension cord are firmly connected.

Check for heat anywhere in the

electrical hookup once the system has

been operating for approximately 30

minutes.

•

Make sure the system is unplugged and

properly stowed before starting and

driving your vehicle. Make sure the

protective cover seals the prongs of the

block heater cord plug when not in use.

Make sure the heater system is

checked for proper operation before

winter.

Using the Engine Block Heater

Make sure the receptacle terminals are

clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with

a dry cloth if necessary.

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