2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 374

372 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 bundled under the hood • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to between the headlight assembly and the Totally Intea complete stop. grated Power Module (Fuse Box) on the driver's side of • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the the vehicle. vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUhour to have an adequate effect on the engine. TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed. WARNING! • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot Remember to disconnect the engine block heater is firmly pressing the brake pedal. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal down while shifting out of PARK.