Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
CAUTION:
In very cold weather, 0 F
(
-18 C) or colder, the
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,
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.
use a heavy duty three prong extension cord
rated for at least 15 amps.
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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.
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1.
2.
Turn off the engine.
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’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The
cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine
compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir.
3.
Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
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| Categories | GMC Manuals, GMC Yukon Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2001 |
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