Oldsmobile 2001 Alero User Manual download pdf (Page 95)

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On

the 2.4L L4 engine, the engine coolant heater cord is

located in front of the engine coolant surge tank. On

the 3400 V6 engine, the engine coolant heater cord is

located near the engine air cleaner/filter. See “Engine

Compartment Overview” in the Index for more

information on location.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110

-volt AC outlet.

CAUTION:

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.

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.

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Oldsmobile 2001 Alero User Manual Page 95