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● Whatever the condition, drive with cau- tion. Accelerate and slow down with ● Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be ● Allow greater following distances on slippery roads. ● Watch for slippery spots (glare ice). These may appear on an otherwise avoid any sudden steering maneuvers. ● Do not use the cruise control on slip- pery roads. ● Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so Engine block heaters are used to assist with cold The engine block heater should be used when WARNING ● Do not use your engine block heater with an ungrounded electrical system ● Disconnect and properly store the en- gine block heater cord before starting ● Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged ex- tension cord rated for at least 10 A. Plug (GFI) protected, grounded 110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the and cause serious personal injury. 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- 5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on outside 6. Before starting the engine, unplug and prop- erly store the cord to keep it away from Starting and driving 5-27 |