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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1) 9-18 Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts briefly butEngine Heater {WARNING then stops again, repeat theseThe engine coolant heater can steps. This clears the extraprovide easier starting and betterPlugging the cord into an gasoline from the engine.fuel economy during engineungrounded outlet could cause an Donotrace the engine warm-up in cold weather conditionselectrical shock. Also, the wrong immediately after starting it.at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles Operate the engine and kind of extension cord could transmission gently until the oilwith an engine coolant heateroverheat and cause a fire. You warmsupandlubricates allshould be plugged in at least fourcould be seriously injured. Plug moving parts. hours before starting. Some modelsthe cord into a properly grounded Notice: The engine is designed tomayhaveaninternal thermostat inthree-prong 110-volt AC outlet. workwith the electronics in thethe cord which will prevent engineIf the cord will not reach, use a vehicle. If you add electrical parts coolant heater operation atheavy-duty three-prong extension or accessories, you could change temperatures above 0°F (−18°C).cord rated for at least 15 amps. the way the engine operates.To Use the Engine Coolant Before adding electrical Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be equipment, check with your1. Turn off the engine. sure to unplug and store the dealer. If you do not, the engine cord as it was before to keep might not perform properly. Any2. Open the hood and unwrap theit away from moving engine resulting damage would not beelectrical cord. The cord isparts. If you do not, it could be covered by the vehicle warranty.located on the driver side of thedamaged. engine compartment. It is routed The length of time the heater should around the windshield washerremain plugged in depends on fluid reservoir. several factors. Ask a dealer in the 3. Plug the cord into a normal,area where you will be parking the grounded 110-volt AC outlet.vehicle for the best advice on this.

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