FORD 1999 Taurus User Manual
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WARNING
Extended idling at high engine speeds
can produce very high temperatures in
the engine and exhaust system, creating
the risk of fire or other damage.
WARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle
in dry grass or other dry ground cover.
The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust
system, which can start a fire.
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
Engin e bloc k heater s ar e strongl y recommende d if
yo u live in a regio n wher e temperature s reac h
-10˚F
(-23˚C ) orbelow . An engin e bloc k heate r warms
the engin e coolant , whic h improve s starting , warms
up the engin e faster , an d allow s the heater-defrost
syste m to respon d quickly.
To tur n the heate r on , simpl y plu g it int o a
grounde d 110-vol t outlet . For d recommend s that
yo u us e a 110-vol t circui t tha t is protecte d by a
groun d faul t circui t interrupter.
WARNING
To prevent electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrounded electrical
systems or two-pronged (cheater)
adapters.
Fo r bes t results , plu g the heate r in at leas t three
hour s befor e yo u star t you r vehicle . Usin g the
heate r fo r longe r tha n thre e hour s wil l no t damage
the engine , so yo u can plu g it in at nigh t to start
you r vehicl e the followin g morning.
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