1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 89

NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts OF accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not performproperly. If yon ever have to have your vehicle towed,see the past of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. I _ I cigUTE[y%q - ...@ 8 b . In very cold weather, 0 O F (- I 8 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can he8p. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economyduring engine w m - u p . Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. Plugging t.he 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 f 110-volt AC outlet. I 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.