Engine heater, Engine heater -20, Ride – GMC 2012 Savana User Manual

Page 228: 20 driving and operating

Advertising
background image

Black plate (20,1)

GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/11/11

9-20

Driving and Operating

When the fast idle is active the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display “FAST IDLE ON.”

One of the following actions will turn
off the fast idle:

.

Pressing the brake.

.

Selecting the Cruise Control
Cancel button.

.

Releasing the Parking Brake.

.

The transmission shift lever is
moved out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral).

.

Selecting the Cruise Control On/
Off button when it was
previously on.

.

Pressing the Cruise Control Set
switch a second time.

.

Pressing the accelerator greater
than a quarter of the way down.

.

Turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position.

Engine Heater

If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel supplement
for more information.

The engine coolant heater can
provide easier starting and better
fuel economy during engine
warm‐up in cold weather conditions
at or below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles
with an engine coolant heater
should be plugged in at least four
hours before starting. An internal
thermostat in the plug-end of the
cord may exist which will prevent
engine coolant heater operation at
temperatures above −18°C (0°F).

To Use the Engine Coolant
Heater

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the

electrical cord.

The cord for the engine coolant
heater is located on the driver
side of the engine compartment
and is attached to the hose for
the power steering reservoir.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded

110-volt AC outlet.

{

WARNING

Plugging the cord into an
ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could
overheat and cause a fire. You
could be seriously injured. Plug
the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.
If the cord will not 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
and prevent damage.

Advertising