2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 297

296 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits CAUTION! quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the transmission may occur if the followgrounded three-wire extension cord. ing precautions are not observed: • The engine block heater cord is found under the hood • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to clipped to the heater line on the left side of the engine. a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the WARNING! vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could into any forward gear when the engine is above cause electrocution. idle speed. Use the heater when temperatures below 0 °F (-18 °C) are • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. expected to last for several days.