Cold Weather Group Explained

[Dynomite1371]

Ok, I have no clue about the engine block heater. I searched the manual in the UConnect system, and nothing. Of course I know the other features in the group, heated seats, steering wheel.... But about this engine block heater? Is it automatic? Is there anything to do to turn it on? I have no clue.....

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[Mid-life Wrangler]

Ok, I have no clue about the engine block heater. I searched the manual in the UConnect system, and nothing. Of course I know the other features in the group, heated seats, steering wheel.... But about this engine block heater? Is it automatic? Is there anything to do to turn it on? I have no clue.....

I think it is just a cord that you have to plug in.

 

[brantb]

there should be a standard 110v plug

 

[bam1111]

The engine block heater cord is found under the hood bundled in front of the battery tray.

 

[Dynomite1371]

Thanks guys I haven't had much time with the hood up yet. Now I know what to look for. Why no info in the manual, (at least the way I was searching for it). Tempature recommendations/ when to use?

 

[bam1111]

Check out page 299 in the manual posted on this site. Don’t know if I saw a temperature at which to use the heater, but it did say to give it an hour to warm up the block. I used one when I was a kid living in Iowa. That one would heat up your antifreeze and through convection, warmed up your engine. I hope these have improved over the past 40 years! LOL

 

[macintux]

Some general info: http://www.fivestarmanufacturing.com/kat_s

 

[ResponsibleAdult]

Thanks guys I haven't had much time with the hood up yet. Now I know what to look for. Why no info in the manual, (at least the way I was searching for it). Tempature recommendations/ when to use?

Does anyone know if there is a dash readout when it is in use? I can’t tell you the number of times I have put it in reverse, while still plugged into the house...

(Another reason I can’t be trusted with a Tesla, I guess...)

When using mine in Northern Ontario, I learned that if it’s -40 (that’s the same in both C and F), and you drive a manual, you’d better leave it in neutral. Block heaters don’t warm your transmission, and I thought my leg was going to fall off before I could get it shifted.

 

[RussJeep1]

Thanks guys I haven't had much time with the hood up yet. Now I know what to look for. Why no info in the manual, (at least the way I was searching for it). Tempature recommendations/ when to use?

I'm kind of surprised, given your Mid Atlantic home, that your ordered or feel you have use for it.

At rest ambulances/fire trucks/cars in Minnesota---sure.

 

[ThirtyOne]

I'm kind of surprised, given your Mid Atlantic home, that your ordered or feel you have use for it.

At rest ambulances/fire trucks/cars in Minnesota---sure.

It comes with the Cold Weather Group - Basically if you want heated seats you get the engine block heater.

 

[Dynomite1371]

I'm kind of surprised, given your Mid Atlantic home, that your ordered or feel you have use for it.

At rest ambulances/fire trucks/cars in Minnesota---sure.

It was a dealer order, that I placed my name on. So it was already ordered. But I got to have my my hested seats and steering wheel!! It was single digits here in Maryland last week!

 

[Rosco P]

I ordered cold weather group in NC. I wanted heated seats. I will probably never use the block heater.

 

[rcr1340]

I like the block heater because the heat in the vehicle works alot faster. I live in Florida and use it sometimes. It was 23 degrees yesterday morning and helped alot. It's also better for your engine not too start so cold.

 

[McCloude]

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/glo...ater-and-when-should-i-do-it/article27446878/

So they say starting below 5 degrees fahrenheit. (First line, 3rd paragraph)

And at this point, it's more about MPG / emissions. More important as it gets colder. So us Marylanders would rarely need it.

 

[Devsfan3]

Page 296 of the second edition owner's manual says:

Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)

To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your authorized dealer) is recommended.

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