1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 82

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T r off the engine. un 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into anormal, grounded 110-volt AC oatlet. I How long should you keep the coolantheater plugged in? Theanswer depends on the outsidetemperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list.everyhng here, we ask that you contact your retailer in the where you'll be parking your area vehicle. The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could causean 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 won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure unplug to and store thecord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. P R N Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. ID1 3 2 1 PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-18