1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 75
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap electrical cord. the 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. A CAUL:ON: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could causean electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheatand cause a fire.You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cordwon'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 Chevrolet dealer in area where you'll be the parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. 2-18