User Guide
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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.
3.
After you've used the coolant heater, be sure to
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
GM
dealer
in
the area where you'll be parking your
vehicle. The dea1e.r can give
you
the best advice
for
that
particular area.
Automatic
Transmission
Operation
There are several different positions for your- shift lever.
If
your vehicle
is
equipped with an automatic
transmission,
it
now features an electronic
shift
position
indicator
within
the instrument cluster. This display
must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable
of
being moved out
of
the PARK
(P)
position. This means
that
if
your key
is
in
the
OFF
position, rather
than
the
LOCK
position, there
will
be a small current drain
on
your battery which could discharge your battery over
a
period of time.
If
you have to leave your key
in
the
ignition
in
the
OFF
position
for
an extended period,
it
is
recommended that
you
disconnect the battery cable from
the battery
to
prevent discharging your battery.