Starting and Stopping the Engine
We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
Make sure the receptacle terminals are
clean and dry before use. Clean them with
a dry cloth if necessary.
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Use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use and in cold temperatures.
It should be clearly marked that it is
suitable for use with outdoor
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system does
not have a thermostat. It reaches
appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.
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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Use as short an extension cord as
possible.
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Do not use multiple extension cords.
Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of
water. This could result in an electric
shock or become a fire hazard.
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Make sure that you park your vehicle in
a clean area, clear of combustible
materials.
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Make sure that you firmly connect the
heater, heater cord and extension cord.
Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup when the system has
been operating for approximately 30
minutes.
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Make sure that you unplug and properly
stow the system before starting and
driving your vehicle. Make sure the
protective cover seals the terminals of
the block heater cord plug when not in
use.
Make sure that you check the heater
system for proper operation before
winter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
The engine block heater plug may be found
in one of the following locations:
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Under the hood.
In the front fog lamp bezel.
Front lower grille.
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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
