Gmc 2003 Savana User Manual download pdf (Page 106)

Engine Coolant Heater

In very cold weather, O'^F (-te^C) or Cйlder^ the engine

coeJant haa)(?F can help. You'll get easier starting

and better tuei emhCKny durng engine wafn-up.

Usually rtie cootanl heater should be plugged in a

minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At

(emperatures above 32“ F use of thg coolant

heater is not required.

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

1. Tunn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap ihe electrical cord.

The cord Гог the engine coolant heater is located

Oh the driver's side of the engine compartment and

IS attached to (he hose for the poift/er steering

reservoir.

3. Plug it into a normals grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet

could cause an electrical shoch. Also, the

wfcng kind of extension cord coutd overheat

and cause a fire- Vou could be seriously

Injured. Plug the cord ir^to 3 properly grounded

three-prong 11D-volt AC outlet. If the cord

won't reach, use a heavy-duty threo^profig

extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. Before starling the engine, he sure to unplug and

store the cûtû as iL was before to keep it away

from moving engine parts. If you don’t, il could be

damaged

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged

In? The answer depends on the outside lemperature, the

kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead

of trying To list everything hers, we ask that you contact

your dealer in (he area whore you'll be parking your

vehicle. Thg dealer can give you Ihe best advice 1er thal

particular area.

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Gmc 2003 Savana User Manual Page 106