Chevrolet Kodiak 2008 Owner's Manual page 83

Stopping the Diesel Engine
1. Apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake (With
Hydraulic Brakes) on page 2-38 or Parking Brake
(With Air Brakes) on page 2-41 for parking
brake apply procedure.
2. Shift into NEUTRAL for a manual transmission or
PARK (P) for an automatic transmission.
3. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
If your vehicle has a two-speed axle, see
Two-Speed Rear Axle on page 2-27.
If you have a Caterpillar
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Caterpillar Diesel Engine Operation & Maintenance
Manual for additional information.
Diesel Engine Warm-Up
Several factors affect how quickly your diesel engine
warms up. These can include outside temperature,
engine load, idle time and your vehicle's option content.
Your vehicle may be equipped with some features
that can help the engine reach operating temperature
sooner. Some of these features are discussed below.
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diesel engine, see your
Also, remember that an automatic transmission adds
heat to the cooling system through the heat exchanger in
the radiator. Because of this, vehicles equipped with
automatic transmissions are often able to retain engine
coolant heat better than manual transmission vehicles.
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See your Caterpillar Operation & Maintenance manual
for additional diesel engine warm-up information.
If Your Diesel Engine Will Not Start
If you have run out of fuel, see Running Out of Fuel on
page 5-17.
If you are not out of fuel, and your engine will not start,
do this:
Turn your ignition key to RUN. Immediately after the wait
to start light goes off, turn the ignition key to START.
If the light does not go off, wait a few seconds, then try
starting your engine again. And, see your dealer/retailer
as soon as you can for a starting system check.
If the light comes on and then goes off and you know
your batteries are charged, but your engine still will not
start, your vehicle needs service.
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