Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Engine Heater
The engine heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug in the heater at least four hours before starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord will prevent engine heater operation at temperatures above −18°C (0°F).
To Use The Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
1.4L Engine Shown, 1.8L Similar
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment, behind the air cleaner.
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.
If you do not it could be damaged.
The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Notice: If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle ...
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is
turned off:
• Audio System
• Power Windows
• Sunroof
The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to ...
Other materials:
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go
down:
• The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are in ...
Installation Procedure
Create 8 x 14 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges
of the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support
as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Position the drivetrain and front suspension frame ...
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference
or static, unplug the item from the accessory p ...
