Warning – NISSAN 2011 Cube User Manual

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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27

To use the engine block heater

1. Turn the engine off.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine

block heater cord.

3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a

grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord.

4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault

Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110-
volt AC (VAC) outlet.

5. The engine block heater must be plugged in

for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on
outside temperatures, to properly warm the
engine coolant. Use an appropriate timer to
turn the engine block heater on.

6. Before starting the engine, unplug and

properly store the cord to keep it away from
moving parts.

WARNING

. Do not use your engine block heater

with an ungrounded electrical sys-
tem or a 2-pronged adapter. You can
be seriously injured by an electrical
shock if you use an ungrounded
connection.

. Disconnect and properly store the

engine block heater cord before

starting the engine. Damage to the
cord could result in an electrical
shock and can cause serious injury.

. Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged

extension cord rated for at least
10A. Plug the extension cord into a
Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) pro-
tected, grounded 110-VAC outlet.
Failure to use the proper extension
cord or a grounded outlet can result
in a fire or electrical shock and
cause serious personal injury.

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