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2.4L L4 Engine
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 Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On a
vehicle with a 2.2L L4 engine, the electrical cord is
located near the engine oil dipstick.
On a vehicle with a 2.4L L4 engine, the electrical cord
is located in front of the coolant surge tank on the
passenger’s side.
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.