Engine Checks Before Operating - Chevrolet 2009 Kodiak Owner's Manual

The engine idle speed will return to normal once the
following conditions are met:
•
Once engine coolant temperature reaches about
150°F (65°C).
•
The intake temperature reaches a certain level.
The high idle speed will be temporarily interrupted and
the engine speed will return to normal if any of the
following conditions occur:
•
The brake pedal is applied.
•
The accelerator pedal is pressed.
•
The automatic transmission is shifted out of
P (Park) or N (Neutral).
•
The clutch pedal on the manual transmission is
pressed.
•
Vehicle speed is detected.
Once these conditions no longer exist, the engine idle
speed will slowly increase to high idle after the
normal delay, if the conditions for engine coolant
temperature and air intake temperature are still met.

Engine Checks Before Operating

When you have started the engine, let it run for
20 to 30 seconds before you put a load on the engine.
But do not leave the vehicle while the engine is running.
Avoid unnecessary idling of diesel engine equipped
vehicles.
If the engine idles too long, the temperature of the
engine coolant will fall below the normal operating
range. Low engine operating temperature causes
several conditions which affect engine operation and
reduce engine life.
The engine should be permitted to go through a
warm-up period. Operate the vehicle at a minimum of
600 rpm during the warm-up period. During this
period and during operation, the following observations
should be made.
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