2003 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 93

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located on the passenger's side of the vehicle, above the headlamp assembly. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1IO-volt AC outlet. 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. Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column. Plu ing the cord into an L Jroundedoutlet could cause an electrical shock.Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat be and cause a fire. You could 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. There are several different positions for your shift lever. 2-28