Suzuki 2010 Grand Vitara User Manual download pdf (Page 111)

3-10

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

79K21-03E

Engine Block Heater

(if equipped)

79K040

The engine block heater will help you start

the engine more easily in very cold

weather (–18°C (0°F) or below). To use the

engine block heater:

1) Turn off the engine.

2) Open the engine hood.

3) Untie the block heater cord and remove

the block heater plug cap. When the

engine block heater is not in use,

ensure the heater cord is secured to

prevent contact with any moving parts.

4) Using a heavy-duty, three-prong

grounded extension cord, plug the

female end into the block heater socket

and the male end into a normal,

grounded 110-volt AC outlet.

NOTE:

Activate the heater at least four hours

before you start the engine. However, as

the heating time varies depending on the

ambient temperature and other factors,

adjust the time by observing the engine

cranking condition.

After using the block heater:

1) Unplug the extension cord and reinstall

the plug cap.

2) Tie the block heater cord back to its

original position.

3) Close the engine hood securely before

starting the engine.

EXAMPLE

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury

caused by electrical shock or fire:

• Do not plug the cord into a non-

grounded outlet. Only use a prop-

erly grounded three-prong 110-volt

AC outlet.

• Do not use a 2-wire (non-grounded)

extension cord.

• Only use a heavy-duty, three-prong

extension cord rated for at least 15

amps.

CAUTION

Secure the block heater cord back to

its original position or to the routed

position. A loose cord could get

caught in the engine accessory drive

belt(s) or other moving parts.

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