VW CC owners manual page 239

text version of content this owner's manual page from owners manual to the vehicle VW CC, year of production 2012:

Applicable only in Canada Engine preheating system Fig. 130 In the front bumper: Connection socket 2 for the engine preheating system. ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine preheating system (engine preheater), which slowly warms the engine coolant using a heating element when the vehicle is parked. The included cable must be connected to a 120 Volt Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) protected outlet that is protected from water (in your garage, for instance). When the coolant is preheated, the engine reaches its operating temperature more quickly, uses less fuel, and produces less polluting emissions during the warm-up phase. Preheating the engine can take up to 3 hours depending on the temperature outside. Connecting the engine preheating system x Use only the provided connecting cable, together with an appropriate extension cable if necessary. x All cables and adapters that are used must not be damaged⇒ . x Open the cove⇒ r fig. 130 (1). x Plug the connecting cable into the socke(2t ). x Attach the connecting cable to an extension cable if necessary. Always use a 12 gauge or heavier heavy-duty extension cable that can be properly grounded to a three-prong Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) wall outlet and is not longer than 100 ft (30 meters). x Plug the connecting cable or the extension cable into a 120 Volt Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) wall outlet that is properly protected against rain and other moisture. Never plug the preheater into a normal outlet regardless of whether the outlet is grounded or not. x Always disconnect the connecting cable and close the cove(1r ) before starting the engine. WARNING Improper use of the engine preheating system may cause short circuits, fires, and serious or fatal personal injuries. x Always connect the connecting cable to a 10 2Volt Ground Fault Circuit (GFI) wall outlet. The outlet must be protected from water, moisture and other fluids. x Never connect the engine preheating system to a conventional socket, regardless of whether the socket is protected or not.

owners manual VW CC

owners manual VW CC - year of production: 2012 - VW CC owners manual EN