Features
&
Controls
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work
with the electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change the
way the fuel injection system
operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t, your engine might not
perform properly. If you ever have to
have your vehicle towed, see the part
of this manual that tells how to do
it without damaging your vehicle. See
Towing
Your
Vehicle
in the
Index.
Driving Through Deep
Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through
deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your
engine’s air intake and badly damage
your engine. If you can’t avoid deep
puddles or standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
I
Engine Coolant Heater
(Engine
Block Heater)
(OPTION)
In very cold weather,
0°F
(-18°C) or
colder, the 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.
To
use the coolant heater:
1.
Turn off the engine.
2.
Open the hood and unwrap the
3.
Plug it into a normal, grounded
electrical cord.
110-volt outlet.
NOTICE:
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.