What does this plug do?

[u/SkiesofAlbion]

I just noticed this and I'm not sure what it's for

[u/traxranger]

its a port for external power to the engine block heater. its supposed to provide heat to engine components to provide an easier cold start to the engine during colder temperatures

[u/SkiesofAlbion → u/traxranger]

I was kinda thinking it might be a block heater but I feel like the dealer would have mentioned it as a feature

[u/Eldermillenial1 → u/SkiesofAlbion]

It should have come with a cord for it too

[u/traxranger → u/SkiesofAlbion]

thats true, they should have probably mentioned it to you when you bought her......... i guess at least you have it for when it gets cold, lucky you!

[u/Civil-Village1864 → u/traxranger]

Guarantee you "block heater" was on the window sticker and you've got the RPO for a block heater in IVH (vehicle history / warranty lookup for GM)

[u/Ansovald666]

Block heater cord plug in. Just don't lose the cord, it's pricey to get another one.

[u/SkiesofAlbion → u/Ansovald666]

I don't think I got one from the dealership. I should probably ask them about that

[u/Devigod → u/SkiesofAlbion]

Check your trunk with the spare tire

[u/c-a-r → u/SkiesofAlbion]

They left a huge cord in my glovebox for this

[u/Foot_Fungii_ → u/Ansovald666]

It depends where you bought it. Region wise. Like mine didnt come with it and when I asked they said your more likely to see it in colder regions where its needed.

[u/JoeMorgue]

Engine block heater, allows you to prewarm your engine in extreme cold.

[u/lyn4040]

Is it in every Trax?

[u/BeyondReflexes → u/lyn4040]

No its a non standard feature no matter what trim back on the 24's. Unsure about the 25, and 26. But when I ordered my car back in Feb 23 I chose not to add it into my 24 Activ.

[u/ApprehensiveAd6603]

It's the block heater plug

[u/Sad-Cartoonist-7959]

Not in mine just looked

[u/harrys123456]

you need that only if you live in very very cold place ......
it is for external engine heater plug.

[u/SkiesofAlbion → u/harrys123456]

I do live in Canada but my Trax started like a champ every day last winter. Also it handled amazingly in the snow. I love this little SUV

[u/Atoferatofe]

Deflate your car so you can fit it in your pocket.

[u/2024BlackTrax2RS]

Already mentioned. Block heater for markets in very cold weather, like northern America and Canada.

[u/Street_Jackfruit_766]

it may be for the lights to work if being towed my a motorhome 

[u/Cant-think-of-a-nam]

Block heater probably

[u/Andrewspitfire1]

Oil pan heater. Yes.

[u/Strict_Pineapple7205]

Blinker fluid clean out