Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
11683523) - 2018 - CRC - 7/10/17
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Driving and Operating
3. Clean and dry the heater cord
and connector ends. Check the
heater cord for damage. If it is
damaged, do not use it. See
your dealer for a replacement.
Inspect the cord for damage
yearly.
4. Plug it into a normal, grounded
110-volt AC outlet.
5. The engine coolant heater
must be plugged in for two to
four hours to properly warm the
engine, depending on exterior
temperatures.
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Warning
Improper use of the heater cord
or an extension cord can damage
the cord and may result in
overheating and fire.
.
Plug the cord into a
three-prong electrical utility
receptacle that is protected
by a ground fault detection
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Warning (Continued)
function. An ungrounded
outlet could cause an
electric shock.
.
Use a weatherproof,
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated
extension cord if needed.
Failure to use the
recommended extension
cord in good operating
condition, or using a
damaged heater or
extension cord, could make
it overheat and cause a fire,
property damage, electric
shock, and injury.
.
Do not operate the vehicle
with the heater cord
permanently attached to the
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Warning (Continued)
vehicle. Possible heater
cord and thermostat
damage could occur.
.
While in use, do not let the
heater cord touch vehicle
parts or sharp edges. Never
close the hood on the
heater cord.
.
Before starting the vehicle,
unplug the cord, reattach
the cover to the plug, and
securely fasten the cord.
Keep the cord away from
any moving parts.
6. 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 to prevent damage.
