Using the engine block heater, 150 starting and stopping the engine – FORD 2014 Mustang v.2 User Manual

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• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a clean area, clear of

combustibles.

• Make sure the heater, heater cord and extension cord are firmly

connected.

• Check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has

been operating for approximately 30 minutes.

• Make sure the system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving

your vehicle. Make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the
block heater cord plug when not in use.

• Keep plug terminals clean and free of dirt and corrosion.
• Make sure the heater system is checked for proper operation before

winter.

Using the Engine Block Heater

Make sure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry before use.
To clean them, use a dry cloth.

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of energy per hour of use.
The system does not have a thermostat. It achieves maximum
temperature after approximately three hours of operation. Using the
heater longer than three hours does not improve system performance
and unnecessarily uses electricity.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

2014 05+ Mustang (197)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, May 2013
USA
(fus)

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