block heater

I have a new 2015 ford escape titanium. Does anybody know what the cutout on the left side of the grille is for or how to open it. Maybe it is related to the block heater. I cannot find the cord for that either. Thank you:|.

Has anyone figured out how to use the extremely short engine block heater cord Ford puts in the 2014 FE? It really doesn't fit outside of the engine compartment without separating the connections.

I'm an AF veteran, originally from Michigan, who lives in Anchorage, Alaska. I bought a 2014 Ford Escape and enjoy it. Well it's -10 out today and I decided to try and find the engine block heater cord. It doesn't fit outside the engine compartment. I will post a message in the forum to see...