Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when the outside temperature is 20F (-7C) or lower.
WARNING
To use the engine block heater: 1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110- volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on outside temperatures, to properly warm the engine coolant. Use an appropriate timer to turn the engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away from moving parts.
Driving on snow or ice
Active noise cancellation/Active sound control (if so equipped).Rear window defogger system
System Diagram
System Description
Operation Description
When rear window defogger switch is turned ON while ignition
switch is ON, the A/C auto amp. (rear window
defogger switch) transmits rear window defogger switch signal to BCM.
BCM turns rear window defogger relay ON when rear ...
P0196 EOT sensor
Description
The engine oil temperature sensor is used to detect the engine oil
temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM.
The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine oil temperature
input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the
change in te ...
Trunk release solenoid
Description
Performs trunk lid open with signal from BCM.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK TRUNK LID OPENER CANCEL SWITCH
Check trunk lid opener cancel switch position.
2. CHECK FUNCTION
Perform Active Test TRUNK/GLASS HATCH with CONSULT.
Touch "OPEN" and check that trunk lid opens
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