Chevrolet 2009 Kodiak Manuals

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Chevrolet 2009 Kodiak Owner's Manual (376 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.24 MB

Section 2 Features and Controls

65
- Vehicle Symbols
  3
- Vehicle Symbol Chart
  4
- Seats and Restraint System
  5
- Front Seats
  6
- Height Adjustment
  11
- Rear Seats
  14
- Safety Belts
  15
- Why Safety Belts Work
  16
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
  20
- Lap Belt
  31
- Child Restraints
  32
- Infants and Young Children
  36
- Child Restraint Systems
  40
- Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
  42
- Where to Put the Restraint
  42
- Crew Cab
  46
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
  48
- Airbag System
  52
- How Does an Airbag Restrain
  57
- Restraint System Check
  63
- Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
  64
- Table of Contents
  65
- Features and Controls
  65
- Keys
  66
- Battery Replacement
  68
- Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
  68
- Doors and Locks
  70
- Power Door Locks
  71
- Windows
  72
- Manual Windows
  73
- Power Windows
  73
- Sliding Rear Window
  73
- Sun Visors
  73
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  74
- Ignition Positions
  75
- Starting the Engine
  77
- Starting the Diesel Engine
  78
- Engine Alarm and Automatic Shutdown
  82
- Keys
  
  83
  - Idle Shutdown
    83
  - Operation
    83
  - High Idle System
    84
  - Exhaust Restrictor (Engine Warm-Up)
    86
  - Engine Checks before Operating
    87
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    89
    
    Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake
    90
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    91
    
    Manual Transmission Operation
    92
    
    Power Take-Off (PTO)
    94
    
    Four-Wheel Drive
    94
    
    Parking
    99
    
    Two-Speed Rear Axle
    100
    
    Parking Brake (with Hydraulic Brakes)
    102
    
    Parking Brake (with Air Brakes)
    105
    
    Parking Brake Burnish Procedure
    107
    
    Air Suspension
    108
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    108
    
    Engine Exhaust
    109
    
    Diesel Particulate Filter
    110
    
    Running the Vehicle While Parked
    114
- Mirrors
  
  115
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    115
  - Outside Manual Mirrors
    115
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    115
  - Outside Convex Mirrors
    116
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    116
- Storage Areas
  
  117
  - Center Console Storage
    117
Section 3 Instrument Panel

119
- Instrument Panel
  119
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  122
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    124
  - Horn
    124
  - Tilt Wheel
    124
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    125
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    125
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    126
  - Windshield Wipers
    126
  - Windshield Washer
    127
  - Cruise Control
    128
  - Exterior Lamps
    132
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    132
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    133
  - Marker Lamps
    134
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    134
  - Dome Lamps
    134
  - Entry Lighting
    135
  - Reading Lamps
    135
  - Instrument Panel Switchbank
    136
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    137
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    137
- Climate Controls
  
  138
  - Climate Control System
    138
  - Rear Window Defogger
    140
  - Outlet Adjustment
    140
  - Operation Tips
    140
  - Rear Heating System
    141
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  141
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    142
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    143
  - Trip Odometer
    143
  - Tachometer
    143
  - Engine Speed Limiter
    143
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    144
    
    Safety Belt Reminder Light
    144
    
    Safety Belt Reminder Tone
    144
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    145
  - Airbag off Light
    146
  - Charging System Light
    147
  - Voltmeter Gage
    148
  - Service Transmission Warning Light
    148
  - Range Inhibit Warning Indicator
    149
  - Brake System Warning Light
    149
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    151
  - Trailer Antilock Brake System Warning Light
    152
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    152
  - Low Coolant Warning Light
    153
  - Wait to Start Light
    153
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    154
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    155
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    156
  - Low Oil Level Light
    157
  - Change Engine Oil Light
    157
  - Engine Overspeed Warning Light
    158
  - Engine Shutdown Warning Light
    158
  - Transmission Temperature Gage
    158
  - Exhaust Brake Indicator Light
    159
  - Differential Lock Indicator Light
    159
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    160
  - Highbeam on Light
    160
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
    160
  - Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
    161
  - Power Take-Off Light (PTO)
    161
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    161
  - Fuel Gage
    162
  - Water in Fuel Warning Light
    163
  - Change Fuel Filter Warning Light
    163
  - Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light
    164
  - Air Filter Restriction Indicator
    164
  - Air Pressure Gage
    165
  - Hourmeter Gage
    165
- Audio System(S)
  
  166
  - Setting the Clock
    166
  - Radio(S)
    167
    
    Finding a Station
    167
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    168
    
    Playing a CD
    169
    
    Radio Messages
    169
    
    Playing a Cassette Tape
    172
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    175
    
    Cassette Tape Messages
    175
    
    CD Adapter Kits
    175
  - Radio Reception
    176
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    176
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    176
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

177
- Driving Your Vehicle
  177
- Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
  
  178
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    178
  - Defensive Driving
    178
  - Drunk Driving
    179
  - Control of a Vehicle
    179
  - Braking
    180
  - Hydraulic Brake Systems
    180
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    181
  - Braking in Emergencies
    181
  - Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve
    182
  - Rear Axle Differential Lock Control
    183
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    184
  - Steering
    185
    
    Steering Tips
    185
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    186
  - Off-Road Recovery
    187
  - Passing
    187
  - Loss of Control
    188
  - Driving at Night
    189
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    190
  - Highway Hypnosis
    191
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    191
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    192
  - Winter Driving
    193
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    193
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    195
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    195
  - Tow Hooks
    196
  - Loading the Vehicle
    196
  - Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    198
- Towing
  
  199
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    199
  - Trailer Connections
    201
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

203
- Service and Appearance Care
  203
- Service
  
  205
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    205
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    206
  - California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
    206
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    207
  - Engine Fan Breakage
    208
- Fuel
  
  208
  - Gasoline Octane
    208
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    209
  - Additives
    209
  - Diesel Engine Fuel
    210
  - What Fuel to Use
    210
  - Very Cold Weather Operation
    213
  - Water in Fuel
    213
  - Running out of Fuel
    219
  - Fuel Filter Replacement
    220
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    221
  - Filling the Tank
    222
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    224
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  224
  - Hood Latches
    225
  - Engine Oil (DURAMAX Diesel Engine)
    226
  - Engine Oil (Caterpillar Diesel Engine)
    229
  - Engine Oil (Isuzu Diesel Engine)
    230
  - Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
    234
    
    Checking Engine Oil
    234
    
    Cold Temperature Operation
    236
  - Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine)
    237
  - When to Change Engine Oil
    237
  - Engine Oil Life System (Duramax/Isuzu Diesel Engines)
    238
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    238
  - Engine Oil Life System (Caterpillar Diesel Engine)
    240
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    240
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    244
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    244
  - How to Add Fluid
    245
  - Cooling System
    245
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
    246
  - Engine Coolant (Caterpillar Diesel Engines)
    249
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    249
  - Engine Overheating
    250
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    250
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    250
  - Engine Fan Noise
    251
  - Power Steering Fluid
    251
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    252
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    252
  - Brakes
    254
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    254
    
    Brake Adjustment
    256
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    256
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    257
    
    Air Dryer
    258
  - Battery
    263
  - Vehicle Storage
    263
  - Jump Starting
    264
- Rear Axle
  
  269
  - Rear Axle Shift Motor
    270
- Four-Wheel Drive
  
  270
- Front Axle
  
  271
- Noise Control System
  
  272
  - Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
    272
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  273
- Bulb Replacement
  
  273
- Other Service Items
  
  274
- Tires
  
  278
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    279
  - How to Check
    279
  - Wheel Loading
    280
  - Dual Tire Operation
    280
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    280
  - Buying New Tires
    281
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    282
  - Tightening the Wheel Nuts
    282
  - Wheel Replacement
    286
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    287
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    287
- Appearance Care
  
  289
  - Interior Cleaning
    289
  - Fabric/Carpet
    290
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    291
  - Care of Safety Belts
    291
  - Weatherstrips
    291
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    292
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    292
  - Finish Care
    292
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    293
  - Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
    294
  - Tires
    294
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    295
  - Finish Damage
    295
  - Underbody Maintenance
    295
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    295
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  296
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    296
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    296
- Electrical System
  
  297
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    297
  - Headlamp Wiring
    297
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    297
  - Fusible Links
    297
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    298
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    298
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    298
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    301
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  304
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  
  310
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    310
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    312
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

315
- Introduction
  316
- Maintenance Requirements
  316
- Maintenance Schedule
  316
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  316
- How this Section Is Organized
  317
- Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  318
- Scheduled Maintenance Supplements
  318
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  318
- Scheduled Maintenance
  319
- At each Fuel Fill
  340
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    340
- Part B: Owner Checks and Services
  340
  - Engine Coolant Level Check
    340
- At Least Twice a Year
  341
  - Parking Brake Check
    341
  - Wiper Blade Check
    341
  - Starter Switch Check
    341
  - Weatherstrip Lubrication
    341
  - Body Lubrication Service
    341
  - Exhaust System Inspection
    342
- At Least Once a Year
  344
  - Key Lock Cylinders Service
    344
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    344
- Part C: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  345
- Part D: Maintenance Record
  347
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

351
- Customer Assistance Information
  351
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  352
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    352
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    354
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    354
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    355
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    355
  - Canadian Roadside Assistance
    355
  - Collision Damage Repair
    356
    
    Repair Facility
    356
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    357
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    357
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  359
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  361

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Table of Contents

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Noise Control System

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Bulb Replacement

Other Service Items

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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