Chevrolet 2007 Kodiak Owner's Manual

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2007 Chevrolet Kodiak Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7

Front Seats

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Rear Seats

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Safety Belts

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Child Restraints

Airbag System

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Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ................................ 85

Keys

....................................................... 86

Doors and Locks

Windows

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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

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Storage Areas

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Instrument Panel ....................................... 137

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators

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Audio System(s)

Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 205

Your Driving, the Road, and

Your Vehicle

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Towing

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Service and Appearance Care .................. 245

Service

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Fuel

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Checking Things Under the Hood

Rear Axle

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2007 Chevrolet Kodiak Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Instrument Panel ........137 Front Seats ..........9 Instrument Panel Overview ....140 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........20 ........157 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, and ..........21 Indicators ..........
Page 2 Four-Wheel Drive ........312 Maintenance Schedule ......359 Front Axle ..........313 Maintenance Schedule ......360 Noise Control System ......314 Customer Assistance Information ..... 403 Bulb Replacement ........ 315 Customer Assistance and Information ... 404 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...
Page 3: Canadian Owners
Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, if it is needed while you are on the road. If the CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. the name KODIAK are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something with the text describing the operation or information that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 9 Child Restraints ..........42 Bucket Seats ..........9 Older Children ..........42 Split Bench Seat (80/20 Split) ..... 13 Infants and Young Children ......45 Air Suspension Seats ........13 Child Restraint Systems ......
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Airbag System ..........68 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..80 Where Are the Airbags? ......70 Adding Equipment to Your When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ....72 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......81 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ....73 Restraint System Check .......
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats Bucket Seats If your vehicle has bucket seats, you can adjust the seats several different ways. Fore-and-Aft Adjustment CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is You can adjust the seat forward or rearward with moving.
Page 10 Lumbar Adjustment Seatback Adjustment Your seats may have this feature. CAUTION: The lumbar adjustment knob is located on the seatback, on the You can lose control of the vehicle if inboard side of the you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat driver’s seat and on the while the vehicle is moving.
Page 11 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 12 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 13: Split Bench Seat (80/20 Split)
Split Bench Seat (80/20 Split) Fore-and-Aft Adjustment If your vehicle has a split bench seat, the If your vehicle has passenger seat is not adjustable. this lever it is located underneath the front There is a storage area underneath the seat of the driver’s seat.
Page 14 Height Adjustment Seat Height If your vehicle has an adjustment bar, it is located Adjustment Lever under the front of the seat cushion. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place.
Page 15 Your seat cushion may also be able to be raised or lowered. If your vehicle has this feature, the seat cushion height adjustment handle is located underneath the front of the seat. Seat Height Adjustment Switch If your vehicle has an air suspension seat height To adjust the height of the cushion, lift the handle adjustment lever, it is located on the front up and pull it forward.
Page 16 Lumbar Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Switch Lumbar Adjustment Knob If your vehicle has a lumbar adjustment knob, it is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seatback, or on the outboard side of the passenger’s seatback.
Page 17 Seatback Adjustment For more support to your lower back, turn the lumbar adjustment knob clockwise. To decrease Your vehicle has one of the following seatback the amount of lumbar support, turn the knob adjustment levers. counterclockwise. If your vehicle has a lumbar adjustment switch, it is located below the front of the seat cushion on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 18 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 19 Chugger-Snubber Lock-Out Feature CAUTION: If your vehicle has this feature, the handle Sitting in a reclined position when your is located on the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. outboard side of Even if you buckle up, your safety belts the driver’s and passenger’s seats.
Page 20: Rear Seats
Rear Seats To fold down the seatback, pull this Rear Seat Operation nylon strap located on the rear of the Folding the Rear Seat (Crew Cab) seat, while pulling the seatback down. CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not To raise a seatback, pull the nylon strap while provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 21: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a This part of the manual tells you how to use cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. safety belts properly. It also tells you some things In a collision, people riding in these areas you should not do with safety belts.
Page 22 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. Aren’t safety belts for kids? You never know if you will be in a crash. If you Yes.
Page 23 If the vehicle hits something, it stops – right then. Then something will stop them. It could be the But nothing stops the people. They keep moving. windshield.
Page 24 Or it could be the instrument panel. With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. Now, what if you and your passengers were to give that big vehicle a chance to deal with You stop over more distance, and your strongest the force of the impact, instead of you? bones take the forces.
Page 25 Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an fault —...
Page 26: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 42 or Infants and Young Children on page 45.
Page 27 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 41. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 28 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 29 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 31 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 32 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 33 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 34 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 35: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 36: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt women.
Page 37: Center Passenger Position
Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. If your vehicle is a crew cab, someone can also sit in the center rear position. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
Page 38: Rear Outside Passenger Positions
Rear Outside Passenger Positions (Crew Cab) It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 39 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 40 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
Page 41: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 42: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Older Children If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck.
Page 43 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
Page 44 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 45: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the Children can be seriously injured or traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped safety restraints.
Page 46 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force...
Page 47 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 48 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should including support for the head and neck. take into consideration not only the child’s This is necessary because a newborn weight, height, and age but also whether or not...
Page 49: Child Restraint Systems
The only answer is to have smaller children make the trip in another vehicle, where they can get CAUTION: the protection they need. The body structure of a young child is Child Restraint Systems quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed.
Page 50 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the for the child’s body with the harness and also infant. The harness system holds the infant sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
Page 51 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 52 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint in the Vehicle which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not CAUTION: available, obtain a replacement copy from the...
Page 53 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the child A child can be seriously injured or killed within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down in a crash if the child is not properly over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle secured in the child restraint.
Page 54: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint If your vehicle has airbags and you need to secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat, (Regular Cab Models) there is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the passenger’s airbag. See If your vehicle is a regular cab model with an Airbag Off Switch on page 76 and Securing a air-suspension seat in the right front passenger’s...
Page 55: Crew Cab Models
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) (Crew Cab Models) Accident statistics show that children are safer if Even though the airbag off switch is they are restrained in the rear rather than the front designed to turn off the passenger’s seat.
Page 56 Unless the passenger’s airbag has been turned off, never put a rear-facing child restraint in CAUTION: (Continued) this vehicle. Here is why: Even though the airbag off switch is designed to turn off the passenger’s CAUTION: airbag, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will A child in a rear-facing child restraint can not deploy under some unusual...
Page 57: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for If your vehicle has an air-suspension seat in the right front passenger’s position, do not secure Children (LATCH) a child restraint there. Here is why: Some child restraints have a LATCH system. As part of the LATCH system, your child restraint CAUTION: may have lower attachments and/or a top tether.
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that Rear Outside Seat Position the tether be attached. (Crew Cab Models) Your vehicle does not have lower anchors or top tether anchors to secure a child restraint with There are no top tether anchors in the rear the LATCH system.
Page 59 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle out of the retractor to set the lock. the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 60: Or Center Front Position
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab) or Center Front Position There are no top tether anchors in these positions.
Page 61 CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger airbag if it inﬂates. If your vehicle has airbags, never secure a child restraint in the center front seat.
Page 62 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6.
Page 63: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the If your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag, there is a switch on the instrument panel Right Front Seat Position that you can use to turn off the right front passenger’s airbag when you need to secure Do not use a child restraint with an air a child restraint in the right front passenger’s suspension seat.
Page 64 A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. Never put a CAUTION: (Continued) rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat unless the airbag is off. Even though the airbag off switch is Here is why: designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe, CAUTION:...
Page 65 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the CAUTION: child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If the airbag readiness light ever comes 1.
Page 66 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle out of the retractor to set the lock. the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 67 If you were using a child restraint in a vehicle equipped with a right front passenger’s airbag, turn on the right front passenger’s airbag when you remove the child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger airbag risk group.
Page 68: Airbag System
Airbag System Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel and AIR BAG on the instrument CAUTION: panel in front of the right front passenger’s seat, your vehicle has an airbag for the driver and an airbag for the right front passenger.
Page 69 If your vehicle has an airbag for the right front CAUTION: (Continued) passenger, please read this: in frontal crashes than more forceful CAUTION: airbags have provided in the past. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a Anyone who is up against, or very safety belt properly —...
Page 70: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 165 for more information.
Page 71 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near...
Page 72: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: Airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a than if the vehicle hits a moving object.
Page 73: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
How Does an Airbag Restrain? In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal of the damage to a vehicle or because of what collisions, even belted occupants can contact the repair costs were.
Page 74: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an CAUTION: Airbag Inﬂates? After an airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so When an airbag inﬂates, there may be quickly that some people may not even realize the dust in the air. This dust could cause airbag inﬂated.
Page 75 • In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an Your vehicle has a crash sensing and airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle diagnostic module which records information deformation. Additional windshield breakage after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and may also occur from the right front passenger Event Data Recorders on page 409.
Page 76: Airbag Off Switch
Airbag Off Switch This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front passenger’s If your vehicle has a right front passenger position is a member of a passenger risk group airbag, it has a switch on the instrument panel identiﬁed by the national government as follows: that you can use to turn off the right front Infant.
Page 77 Child Age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must Medical Condition. A passenger has a ride in the front seat because: medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • My vehicle has no rear seat; •...
Page 78 CAUTION: If the right front passenger’s airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identiﬁed by the national government, that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag. In a crash, the airbag will not be able to inﬂate and help protect the person sitting there.
Page 79 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The right front passenger’s airbag could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as United States...
Page 80: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped CAUTION: Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be For up to 10 seconds, after the ignition is serviced. There are parts of the airbag system turned off and the battery is disconnected, in several places around your vehicle. You do an airbag can still inﬂate during improper not want the system to inﬂate while someone is service.
Page 81: Adding Equipment To Your
Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out Airbag-Equipped Vehicle whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the Is there anything I might add to the front front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing of the vehicle that could keep the airbags and diagnostic module, steering wheel,...
Page 82: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Checking the Restraint Systems Notice: If you damage the covering for the Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 83: Replacing Restraint System Parts
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts.
Page 84 NOTES...
Page 85: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............. 86 Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..87 Shift Control ........... 113 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Air Shift Control (Automatic System Operation ........88 Transmission) ......... 114 Automatic Transmission Operation ..... 115 Doors and Locks ..........
Page 86: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 87: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Your vehicle has one double-sided key System for the ignition and all door locks. If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 88: System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter System Operation does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and •...
Page 89 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Battery Replacement Vehicle Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to two years. prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter replacement can be purchased through your won’t work at the normal range in any location.
Page 90 Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously. This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter.
Page 91: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme CAUTION: heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 92: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks To lock or unlock your door from the outside, use your key. If your vehicle has To lock the door from power door locks, press the inside, slide the the bottom of the manual lever on power door lock switch the door down.
Page 93: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 94: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down The driver’s window has an express-down feature. If your vehicle has power windows, the switches This allows the window to be lowered fully for all windows are located on the driver’s door. In without continuously holding the switch. Press the addition, each passenger door has a switch for switch down fully to initiate the express-down their own window.
Page 95: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Sun Visors • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time To block out glare, you can swing down the your new brake linings are not yet broken visors. You can also swing them out to block glare in.
Page 96: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions B (LOCK): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It is a With your key in the ignition switch, you can turn it theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to to ﬁve different positions. remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK.
Page 97: Engine Starter Over-Crank Protection
Key In the Ignition Starting the Gasoline Engine Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identiﬁcation is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, engine.
Page 98 Starter Motor Operation 2. If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down • The starter motor will disengage if you release and crank the engine for ﬁve more seconds, the key or the engine reaches a predetermined unless it starts sooner.
Page 99 Gasoline Engine Warm-Up Stopping the Gasoline Engine When you have started your engine, let it run for Let your engine idle for a few seconds before 20 or 30 seconds to warm up before you put a turning it off after you have ﬁnished driving your load on the engine.
Page 100: Starting The Diesel Engine
Starting the Diesel Engine Manual Transmission Move your shift lever to NEUTRAL and hold the Your vehicle’s diesel engine starts differently than clutch pedal to the ﬂoor while starting the engine. a gasoline engine. Read the following pages to Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all learn how to start, restart, warm-up, and stop your the way down —...
Page 101 Cold Weather Starting Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your ® If your vehicle has the 6.6L DURAMAX Diesel battery to be drained much sooner. And the Engine and the Isuzu 6H Diesel Engine, the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
Page 102 Cold Weather Starting The following tips will help you get good starting in cold weather. ® (Caterpillar Diesel) • Use the recommended engine oil when the Because the diesel engine uses compression outside temperature drops below freezing. ignition, it is harder to start in cold weather than a ®...
Page 103 Stopping the Diesel Engine Also, remember that an automatic transmission adds heat to the cooling system through the heat 1. Set the parking brake and shift to exchanger in the radiator. Because of this, NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P). vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions 2.
Page 104: Engine Alarm And Automatic Shutdown
Engine Alarm and Automatic If the light does not come on when the engine is cold, your vehicle needs service. Shutdown If your batteries do not have enough charge to Your check gages warning light will come on if the start your engine, see Battery on page 304.
Page 105 Ambulance, Fire, and Rescue Packages Pull off the road and shut off the engine. Do not start it until the reason for the problem is Your check gages warning light will come on if known, and the problem is ﬁxed. If the engine the system senses high engine temperature or low shuts down when you are still in traffic, you can engine oil pressure.
Page 106: High Idle System
High Idle System • If the vehicle has manual transmission the clutch pedal is not pressed or, if the vehicle High Idle System with Switch has the automatic transmission it is in NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P). If your vehicle has this The manual high idle feature is activated by feature, the manual high pressing the switch on the instrument panel.
Page 107 ® To set a new temporary engine idle speed do the On vehicles that have the Caterpillar diesel following: engine you may have an exhaust restrictor that will operate in High Idle mode. The exhaust brake 1. Make sure all of the previously described switch must be on for this feature to operate.
Page 108: Exhaust Restrictor (Engine Warm-Up)
Exhaust Restrictor For all engines this feature is already turned on. ® The automatic quick warm-up on the DURAMAX (Engine Warm-Up) engine can be turned off and on by doing the following procedure: Exhaust Restrictor 1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the vehicle off. ®...
Page 109: Engine Checks Before Operating
Engine Checks Before Operating The engine idle speed will return to normal once the following conditions are met: When you have started your engine, let it run for • Once engine coolant temperature reaches 20 to 30 seconds before you put a load on the about 150°F (65°C).
Page 110 • generator is not charging; it does not reﬂect If the engine coolant temperature gage needle the condition of the battery.) See Charging goes into the hot area on the gage, stop the System Light on page 167 for more engine and ﬁnd the cause of the overheating.
Page 111: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (–18°C) or colder, Plugging the cord into an ungrounded the engine coolant heater can help. You will get outlet could cause an electrical shock. easier starting and better fuel economy during Also, the wrong kind of extension cord engine warm-up.
Page 112: Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake When using the exhaust brake, the proper gear range selection is important. The exhaust brake will ® If your vehicle has a Isuzu 6H or Caterpillar be most effective if the gear range selected is the Diesel Engine, it may have an exhaust brake, lowest possible range that does not allow the which is located in the exhaust system.
Page 113: Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric
Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric The two-speed axle control should be in the up position or low range when you park the vehicle. Shift Control You will need to engage the transmission and move the vehicle a little to assure the axle is in the If your vehicle has this feature, you will ﬁnd a label low range.
Page 114: Air Shift Control
Air Shift Control (Automatic The two-speed axle should be in low range when you park the vehicle. You will need to engage Transmission) the transmission and move the vehicle a little to assure the axle is in range. Then shift into The rear axle shift PARK (P), apply the parking brake, and shut off control switch for an...
Page 115: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: ® We build vehicles with Allison ﬁve and six-speed automatic transmissions. This part of the manual covers the basics of these. With these It can be dangerous to get out of your ® transmissions, you will ﬁnd another Allison vehicle without the parking brake ﬁrmly manual in your vehicle that goes into more detail.
Page 116: Manual Transmission Operation
Overdrive Defeat Manual Transmission Operation If your vehicle has this feature, you can select not Using the Clutch to shift up to ﬁfth gear. This is useful when towing or under a heavy load. When you are starting to move the vehicle, it is important to begin with the engine speed at idle.
Page 117 ® ® ® ® Eaton Fuller Five and Six-Speed Eaton Fuller Nine and Ten-Speed Transmissions and TTC Spicer Non-Synchronized Manual Seven-Speed Transmissions Transmissions These transmissions have gears that automatically If your vehicle has one of these transmissions the synchronize when you shift up or down (except engine rpm and road speed must match when FIRST (1) gear on the ﬁve-speed and seven-speed upshifting and downshifting.
Page 118: Power Take-Off (Pto)
Clutch Brake (Vehicles with Power Take-Off (PTO) Non-Synchronized Transmission) If your vehicle is A clutch brake is used to stop transmission input equipped for the shaft rotation so that FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R) addition of a PTO, this gear selection can be initiated when the vehicle is factory installed at a standstill and the engine is idling.
Page 119: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Locking Hubs If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send the engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part that follows before using four-wheel drive.
Page 120 Recommended Transfer Case Settings If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, the Transfer Case Settings transfer case knob Driving Conditions is located to the right of the steering wheel Normal on the instrument panel. Severe Use this knob to shift Extreme into and out of Vehicle in Tow* four-wheel drive.
Page 121 ® Notice: If your vehicle has an Allison (Four-Wheel Low): This setting sends transmission and you try to put the maximum power to all four wheels. You might transmission in PARK (P) while the transfer choose Four-Wheel Low if you are driving off-road case is in Four-Wheel Low, the transmission in deep sand, deep mud, and climbing or might not go into PARK (P) and could damage...
Page 122 Shifting Into Two-Wheel High Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light Turn the knob to Two-Wheel High. This can be has stopped ﬂashing could damage the done at 3 mph or less, while you are shifting out of transfer case.
Page 123 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Low Shifting Into NEUTRAL To shift from Four-Wheel Low to Four-Wheel High Before shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL, ﬁrst or Two-Wheel High, your vehicle must be make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with not roll.
Page 124 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL, do the premature wear or damage to brake system following: parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully 1.
Page 125: Parking
Parking Parking Brake (With Hydraulic Brakes) CAUTION: If your vehicle has hydraulic brakes, it has either a parking brake foot pedal or hand lever. If you have the parking brake foot pedal, it is located If you do not park your vehicle properly, it below the instrument panel to the left of the can roll.
Page 126: Parking Brake (With Air Brakes)
Parking Brake (with Air Brakes) To set the foot pedal parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If your vehicle has air brakes, you will To set the hand lever parking brake, hold the have this parking brake.
Page 127 Vehicles built for use as tractors or towing To charge a trailer’s air brake system do the vehicles have two air brake controls. They look following: like this: 1. Move your vehicle into the proper position. 2. Apply the parking brake by pulling the yellow parking brake knob out.
Page 128: Parking Brake Burnish Procedure
For driving with a trailer, the yellow and red, if If the air pressure drops to 35 to 45 psi equipped, knobs must be pushed in. When you are (241 to 310 kPa), the yellow park brake knob will not pulling a trailer, the red trailer air supply automatically pop out and apply the spring knob must be pulled out.
Page 129: Air Suspension
Rear Air Suspension Dump Control 2. Repeat the burnishing procedure in Step 1 a total of 10 times If your vehicle is equipped with the Hendrickson 3. Between stops, drive the vehicle about HAS Series single-axle air suspension, you ⁄ miles (4 km) may have this control.
Page 130: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Page 131: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the • Repairs were not done correctly. gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you •...
Page 132: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift CAUTION: lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 133: Mirrors
Mirrors The control for this feature is located on the driver’s door. Manual Rearview Mirror If your vehicle has this feature, pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab away from you to restore the mirror to the daytime position.
Page 134: Outside Convex Mirrors
Outside Convex Mirrors Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, your outside rearview mirrors can be defrosted. CAUTION: The switch for this feature is located in A convex mirror can make things (like the instrument other vehicles) look farther away than panel switchbank.
Page 135: Storage Areas
Storage Areas The back of your center bench seat may also fold forward to reveal a console compartment. Your vehicle includes a number of storage The release strap for compartments. the center console is Some vehicles have storage areas in the located between instrument panel.
Page 136 NOTES...
Page 137: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......140 Climate Controls ......... 157 Hazard Warning Flashers ......142 Climate Control System ......157 Other Warning Devices ......142 Outlet Adjustment ........160 Horn ............142 Rear Heating System ........ 161 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 138 Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .... 173 Water in Fuel Warning Light ...... 182 Low Coolant Warning Light ....... 173 Air Filter Restriction Indicator ..... 182 Wait to Start Indicator ....... 174 Air Pressure Gage ........183 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......
Page 139 NOTES...
Page 140: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview Automatic Transmission Shown...
Page 141 A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on H. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn page 160. Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 143. B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Panel Cluster on page 162. Warning Flashers on page 142. C.
Page 142: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. They If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up also let police know you have a problem. at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash behind your vehicle.
Page 143: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. The lever located on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 144.
Page 144: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when The turn signal has two upward (for right) and you signal a turn, check the circuit breaker and for two downward (for left) positions.
Page 145: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band toward you to the ﬁrst solid band below the delay settings. You control the windshield wipers For high-speed wiping, turn the band farther, to the by turning the last solid band below the delay settings. To stop the band with the wiper wipers, move the band to off.
Page 146: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked If your vehicle has this with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the feature, it is located multifunction lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the at the end of the windshield, press the paddle.
Page 147 Setting Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about CAUTION: 25 mph (40 km/h). If you have an automatic transmission and you If you leave your cruise control on when apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
Page 148 Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of There are two ways to go to a higher speed: course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t •...
Page 149 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control There are four different ways to turn off the cruise control: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. • When you take your foot off the pedal, your Step lightly on the brake pedal (manual and vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed automatic transmissions).
Page 150: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: • Marker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.
Page 151: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) When it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier light is a reminder to turn for others to see the front of your vehicle during the headlamps on. The the day.
Page 152: Marker Lamps
Marker Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If your vehicle has this feature, you can manually This feature controls the brightness of the blink the marker and clearance lamps. instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the The marker lamp defeat right of the exterior lamp control.
Page 153: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door. You can also turn the dome lamps on by moving the thumbwheel, located to the right of the exterior lamp control, all the way up to the second position.
Page 154: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting Instrument Panel Switchbank The delayed illumination feature will allow you to enter or exit your vehicle with the lights on for about 20 seconds, after the door is closed or the ignition is cycled. Reading Lamps If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp on or off.
Page 155: Instrument Panel
This switchbank is located in the center of the (Rear Air Suspension Dump Control instrument panel. Switch): Air Suspension on page 129. (Marker Lamp Defeat Switch): See Marker (Rear Axle Shift Control Switch): See Air Shift Lamps on page 152. Control (Automatic Transmission) on page 114.
Page 156: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other With accessory power outlets, you can plug in components from working as they should. auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular The repairs would not be covered by your telephone or CB radio.
Page 157: Climate Controls
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Your vehicle may have an ashtray and a cigarette Climate Control System lighter located in the center ﬂoor console. To open the removable ashtray, ﬂip open the top. With these systems, you can control the heating, Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 158 To change the current mode, select one of the Temperature Knob: Turn the middle knob following: located clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside of your (Off): This setting turns the system off. vehicle. Turn the knob toward the red area for warmer air.
Page 159 < Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or (Maximum Air Conditioning): Turn the right moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost knob to this setting for maximum cooling. This mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield setting puts the system in recirculation mode and more quickly.
Page 160: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to Your vehicle has air outlets on the instrument remove fog or frost from the rear window. panel that allow you to adjust the direction Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear and amount of airﬂow inside the vehicle.
Page 161: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Rear Heating System Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or If you have a crew cab replacement. Paying attention to your warning and your vehicle has a lights and gages could also save you or others rear heater, the from injury.
Page 162: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel is left and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically.
Page 163: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your ®...
Page 164: Engine Speed Limiter
Engine Speed Limiter Safety Belt Reminder Light All engines have electronic engine speed limiting. When the key is turned to RUN or START, a light The engine limited speeds range between will come on for several seconds to remind 2,900 and 4,400 rpm depending on engine option people to fasten their safety belts.
Page 165: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light The airbag readiness light should ﬂash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN or If your vehicle has airbags, there is an airbag START. If the light doesn’t come on then, have readiness light on the instrument panel, which it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a shows the airbag symbol.
Page 166: Airbag Off Light
Airbag Off Light CAUTION: If your vehicle is equipped with an airbag off switch, when you turn the right front passenger’s airbag off, this light will come on and stay on If the right front passenger’s airbag is to remind you that the airbag has been turned off. turned off for a person who is not in a risk This light will go off when you turn the airbag group identiﬁed by the national...
Page 167: Charging System Light
Charging System Light CAUTION: The charging system light may be located in If the airbag readiness light ever comes the instrument panel on when you have turned off the airbag, it cluster, or with the means that something may be wrong with auxiliary warning lights the airbag system.
Page 168: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage You can only drive a short time on the battery. Be sure to shut off the radio, the fan or any unnecessary accessories and have the system When your engine is serviced. running, the voltmeter gage shows the Service Transmission Warning Light charging system voltage.
Page 169: Range Inhibit Warning Indicator
Brake System Warning Light Notice: If you continue driving your vehicle after the transmission warning light comes on, Your vehicle has either hydraulic or air brakes. you could damage the transmission. While Each system has different warning lights. this light is on, the transmission cannot operate in all gears.
Page 170 The brake system warning light may come on, and Both of these lights should come on brieﬂy every the warning tone may sound, when you are time you start your engine. If they do not come turning and braking at the same time. This is on then, have them ﬁxed so they will be ready to normal.
Page 171 Parking Brake Warning Light When the warning light comes on while you are driving, you should drive only as far as the nearest This light will also come on when you set the point of safety and then stop the vehicle. Here’s parking brake.
Page 172: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Warning Light This light will come on This light is located brieﬂy when you start above the climate your engine, then controls in the center of it will turn off. This the instrument panel.
Page 173: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light You have a low coolant warning light. If this light comes on, your system is low on coolant and the engine may overheat. The warning light should come on brieﬂy, as a check, when you turn on the ignition.
Page 174: Wait To Start Indicator
Wait to Start Indicator Malfunction Indicator Lamp ® Service Engine Soon Light If your vehicle has the DURAMAX 6.6L diesel engine, it will have glow plugs and an air If this light comes on or intake heater. If your vehicle has the Isuzu 6H ﬂashes while you are diesel engine, it will have glow plugs and an inlet driving, two things...
Page 175: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem. ® If you have a Caterpillar diesel engine, also see ® your Caterpillar Operation & Maintenance Manual. CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Page 176: Low Oil Level Light
Low Oil Level Light Engine) on page 268 or Engine Oil (Gasoline ® Engine) on page 268 or Engine Oil (DURAMAX Isuzu Diesel Engine) on page 272 for further Your vehicle may have information. a low oil level light. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine.
Page 177: Engine Overspeed Warning Light
Engine Shutdown Warning Light For additional information on when to change ® engine oil for gasoline engines or DURAMAX ® If your vehicle has the diesel engines, see Engine Oil (Caterpillar Diesel engine shutdown Engine) on page 268 or Engine Oil (Gasoline ®...
Page 178: Transmission Temperature Gage
Transmission Temperature Gage Exhaust Brake Indicator Light If you have an automatic If your vehicle is transmission and this equipped with an gage, it is located above exhaust brake, you will the switchbank in the have this light, located center of the instrument above the climate panel.
Page 179: Reduced Engine Power Light
Highbeam On Light The light will come on momentarily during starting. If the light fails to come on, have it repaired as This light comes on soon as possible so you will be aware when when the high-beam the lock system is in use. headlamps are in use.
Page 180: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Check Gages Warning Light This light is located This light will come on above the climate as you’re starting the controls in the center of engine, just as a check. the instrument panel. This light will come on when your vehicle is low on If this light comes on and stays on while you are windshield washer ﬂuid.
Page 181: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are four concerns of some operators. None of these shows a problem with your fuel gage: Your fuel gage is • The gage moves a little when you turn a located on the right side corner or speed up. of your instrument •...
Page 182: Water In Fuel Warning Light
Water in Fuel Warning Light Air Filter Restriction Indicator This light is located If your vehicle has this above the climate feature, the gage is controls in the center of located above the the instrument panel. switchbank in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 183: Air Pressure Gage
Air Pressure Gage The top pointer shows the pressure available for the front system, while the bottom pointer shows pressure for the rear. There should be no more than If your vehicle has air 4 psi (28 kPa) difference showing between the brakes, the air pressure systems.
Page 184: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) CAUTION: If your vehicle came without a radio, the wiring provisions for a radio and an antenna were This system provides you with a far greater installed at the assembly plant, so that if you want, a radio can be installed at the dealer. access to audio stations and song listings.
Page 185: Setting The Time
While your vehicle is parked: Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. of your vehicle operate through the • Familiarize yourself with its operation. radio/entertainment system. If that equipment •...
Page 186: Am-Fm Radio
AM-FM Radio Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The selection displays. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 187 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) AUDIO: To adjust bass or treble, press and can be programmed on the six numbered release AUDIO until BAS (bass) or TRE (treble) pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: displays.
Page 188 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Radio Messages AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the CAL (Calibrated): The audio system has been right and the left speakers, press and release calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL AUDIO until BAL (balance) displays. Then press displays it means that the radio has not been and hold the up or the down arrow to move conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and must be...
Page 189: Radio With Cassette
Radio with Cassette Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display shows the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 190 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) AUDIO: To adjust bass and treble, press and can be programmed on the six numbered release AUDIO until BAS (bass) or TRE (treble) pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: appears on the display.
Page 191: Radio Messages
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Radio Messages AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right CAL (Calibration): The audio system has been and the left speakers, press and release AUDIO calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If until BAL (balance) appears on the display. Then CAL appears on the display it means that the radio press and hold the up or the down arrow to move has not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle...
Page 192 If the ignition and the radio are off, press the eject 1 PREV (Previous): The tape must have at least button or the RCL knob to insert and to begin three seconds of silence between each selection play of a tape. If the ignition is on and the radio is for previous to work.
Page 193 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to SEEK : The tape must have at least quickly reverse the tape. FR appears on the three seconds of silence between each selection for display. The radio plays while the tape reverses. seek to work. The left arrow is the same as the Press it again to return to playing speed.
Page 194 Cassette Tape Messages CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player ERR (Error): If the player detects a tight or adapter kit with the cassette tape player after broken tape, this message appears on the display deactivating the tight/loose tape sensor feature on and the player ejects the tape.
Page 195: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display shows the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 196 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), AUDIO: To adjust the bass or the treble, press can be programmed on the six numbered and release the AUDIO button until BAS (bass) or pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: TRE (treble) appears on the display.
Page 197 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, ﬁrst end out AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the of audio mode by pressing another button, causing right and the left speakers, press and release the the radio to perform that function, or by waiting AUDIO button until BAL (balance) appears on ﬁve seconds for the display to return to the time of...
Page 198 Playing a CD The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same The player pulls it in and the CD should begin manner.
Page 199 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a track. The track number appears on the display. personal computer and a description label is If this pushbutton is held or pressed more needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD...
Page 200 CD Messages SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous track. The If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the track number appears on the display. If either following reasons: arrow is held or pressed more than once, •...
Page 201: Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-Rds Radios)
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of cause station frequencies to interfere with each your vehicle’s radio. The feature works other.
Page 202: Care Of The Cassette Tape Player
Care of the Cassette Tape Player For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which A tape player that is not cleaned regularly scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes cassette turn.
Page 203: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs A non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original head can be used. This type of cleaning cassette cases or other protective cases and away from will not eject on its own.
Page 204: Care Of The Cd Player
Care of the CD Player Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players level. To change the volume level of the chime, because the lens of the CD optics can become press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on contaminated by lubricants.
Page 205: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..206 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads .... 224 Defensive Driving ........206 City Driving ..........227 Drunken Driving ........207 Freeway Driving ........228 Control of a Vehicle ........210 Highway Hypnosis ........
Page 206: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready Defensive Driving for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, The best advice anyone can give about driving is: or expressways, it means “Always expect Drive defensively. the unexpected.”...
Page 207: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink Death and injury associated with drinking and alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. driving is a national tragedy. It is the number For persons under 21, it is against the law in one contributor to the highway death toll, every U.S.
Page 208 According to the American Medical Association, a It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce if the same person drank three double martinis (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 209 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC There is something else about drinking and driving of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving that many people do not know. Medical research skills of many people are impaired at a BAC shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the...
Page 210: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might You have three systems that make your vehicle go be less with one driver and as long as two or where you want it to go.
Page 211: Hydraulic Brake Systems
Hydraulic Brake Systems Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy If your engine stops running, or if your primary braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. brake system stops working, your vehicle has a This is a mistake.
Page 212: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, ABS will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 213: Braking In Emergencies
ABS can change the brake pressure faster than Remember: ABS does not change the time you any driver could. The computer is programmed need to get your foot up to the brake pedal to make the most of available tire and road or always decrease stopping distance.
Page 214: Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve CAUTION: If your vehicle has this feature, the control is mounted on the ﬂoor console. Using the trailer brake hand control for This feature lets you parking or for holding the vehicle on a hill apply the trailer brakes may not keep the vehicle from rolling.
Page 215: Rear Axle Differential Lock Control
Rear Axle Differential Lock Control Interaxle Differential Lock If your vehicle has a This switch is located controlled traction or on the center instrument locking differential axle, panel. You will see the switch is located this control on tandem in the center of rear axle vehicles.
Page 216: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) When the light in the top of the TCS button is on, the TCS is off and will not limit wheel Your vehicle may have a traction control system spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful The light in the top of the TCS button will come in slippery road conditions.
Page 217: Steering
Steering To turn the system on or off, press the traction Power Steering control button located on the instrument panel. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. On vehicles with hydraulic brakes, the power steering and main hydraulic brake system both use the power steering pump.
Page 218 The traction you can get in a curve depends on Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the condition of your tires and the road surface, the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. the angle at which the curve is banked, and Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, your speed.
Page 219: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 220: Passing
Passing • Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a that might affect your passing patterns. If you two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, have any doubt whatsoever about making accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, a successful pass, wait for a better time.
Page 221: Loss Of Control
• • When it looks like a chance to pass is coming Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing and do not get too close. Time your move so the next vehicle.
Page 222 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. For safety, you will want to slow down and adjust Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking your driving to these conditions.
Page 223: Driving At Night
Driving at Night No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as One reason is that some drivers are likely to much light to see the same thing at night as a be impaired —...
Page 224: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a ﬁlm caused by dust.
Page 225 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Driving too fast through large water puddles Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good or even going through some vehicle washes can shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see cause problems, too.
Page 226 Driving Through Deep Standing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps and your Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in marker and clearance lamps, if your vehicle through your engine’s air intake and badly has them —...
Page 227: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 228: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 229: Highway Hypnosis
Once you are moving on the freeway, make When you drive the vehicle for a long distance, certain you allow a reasonable following distance. there is something about an easy stretch of road Expect to move slightly slower at night. with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the When you want to leave the freeway, move to the...
Page 230: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads CAUTION: If you do not shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope.
Page 231: Winter Driving
• Winter Driving Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. •...
Page 232 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 233 If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, shift into Whether you have ABS or not, you will want to 4HI. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 119. begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. Without ABS, if you feel your vehicle If you have the Traction Control System (TCS), begin to slide, let up on the brakes a little.
Page 234 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow.
Page 235 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it CAUTION: go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat Snow can trap exhaust gases under your that you get and it keeps the battery (or batteries) vehicle.
Page 236: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Mud, Ice, or Snow First, turn the steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around the front wheels. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, shift you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not into 4HI.
Page 237: Tow Hooks
Tow Hooks If your vehicle has tow hooks, the hooks are at the front and, on some models, the rear of the vehicle. You may need to use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can CAUTION: continue driving.
Page 238: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. It is the responsibility of the Final Stage And, if you do have a heavy load, spread it out. manufacturer to install a Certiﬁcation label on your vehicle.
Page 239 Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change the weight CAUTION: ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. Things you put inside your vehicle can Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause strike and injure people in a sudden damage.
Page 240: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar CAUTION: Equipment If you will be installing a snow plow on your On some vehicles that have certain front vehicle, we recommend that the vehicle have mounted equipment, such as a snow the snow plow prep package (RPO ANQ). plow, it may be possible to load the front Before installing a snow plow, see your dealer axle to the front gross axle weight rating...
Page 241: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 408. Releasing Air-Operated Parking Brakes If your vehicle has air brakes, you could have a special towing problem.
Page 242 3. Remove the rubber 6. Turn the stud nut cap from the rear clockwise several of the chamber. turns to release the brakes. Follow the same procedure to release the other brake or brakes. 4. Put the release stud, nut and ﬂat washer into 7.
Page 243: Trailer Connections
Trailer Connections Trailer Connections (C7/C8 Models Only) Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package If your vehicle has these trailer connections, they Your vehicle may be equipped with an eight-wire are located at the rear of the cab for a tractor trailer towing harness. This harness, with a and at the rear of the chassis when towing seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector, a trailer.
Page 244 NOTES...
Page 245: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............248 Checking Things Under the Hood ....266 California Proposition 65 Warning ....248 Hood Latches ..........267 ® Doing Your Own Service Work ....249 Engine Oil (Caterpillar Diesel Engine) ..268 Engine Fan Breakage ........
Page 246 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Engine Overheating ........288 Other Service Items ........317 Cooling System (Gas and Fuel Filter ..........317 ® DURAMAX /Isuzu Engines) ....290 Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator ..317 Engine Fan Noise ........294 Secondary Fuel Filter and Water ®...
Page 247 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ........331 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........340 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..331 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 340 Fabric/Carpet ..........333 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....340 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Electrical System ........
Page 248: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants and/or emit chemicals known to the State of you to be happy with it. We hope you will go California to cause cancer and birth defects or to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 249: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the CAUTION: proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 415.
Page 250: Engine Fan Breakage
Engine Fan Breakage CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Winter Fronts, Grille Covers or Obstructions: Changing the Fan Drive Ratio or Engine Winter Fronts, grille covers or other Governed Speed: add-on equipment causing obstructions in front or behind the fan should not be used If you change the fan drive ratio or on this vehicle.
Page 251: Fuel
Fuel Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see Diesel octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating Engine Fuel on page 253. is less than 87, you may notice an audible For vehicles with gasoline engines, please knocking noise when you drive, commonly referred read this.
Page 252: Additives
Additives Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal States are now required to contain additives parts in your fuel system and also damage that will help prevent engine and fuel system the plastic and rubber parts.
Page 253: Diesel Engine Fuel
Diesel Engine Fuel What Fuel to Use ® ® For the Caterpillar diesel, see the Caterpillar In the United States, for best results use Operation & Maintenance Manual for information No. 2-D diesel fuel year-round (above and below concerning fuel usage. freezing conditions) as oil companies blend Notice: Diesel fuel or fuel additives not No.
Page 254 At a minimum, the diesel fuel you use unmodiﬁed bio-oils blended into diesel fuel at any should meet the latest version of ASTM concentration is not recommended and could speciﬁcation D 975 (Grades No. 2-D or No. 1-D damage your fuel system and engine. Such S15 commonly known as Ultra Low Sulfur diesel) damage would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 255 What Fuel to Use in Canada the EMA description could provide better starting, less noise, and better vehicle performance. If Canadian fuels are blended for seasonal changes. there are questions about the fuel you are using, Diesel Type “A” fuel is blended for better cold contact your fuel supplier.
Page 256: Very Cold Weather Operation
Very Cold Weather Operation Notice: If there is water in your diesel fuel and the weather is warm or humid, fungus and Follow the instructions listed previously under the bacteria can grow in the fuel. They can heading “What Fuel to Use.” damage your fuel system.
Page 257 If the light comes on, use this chart to determine Notice: If you drive when this warning what action to take. indicator is on, you can damage your fuel injection system and your engine. If the Water In Fuel Light indicator comes on right after you refuel, it means water was pumped into your fuel tank.
Page 258 4. Open the drain 6. Install the fuel cap. valve by turning 7. Start the engine and let it run for a few two to three turns. minutes. If the engine stalls, the fuel system When fuel empties may need to be primed. While draining from the valve, the water from the fuel ﬁlter, air may enter the all the water...
Page 259 ® Priming the 6.6L DURAMAX Diesel Air can get into the fuel lines if any of the following happen: Engine • The vehicle runs out of fuel. If your vehicle is equipped with the 6.6L ® DURAMAX diesel engine, it has a priming pump •...
Page 260 5. Open the fuel ﬁlter 7. Operate the priming pump until a small vent valve by turning amount of fuel seeps from the vent valve. the screw When you see the fuel, the ﬁlter is now full of counterclockwise fuel and the system should be primed. several full turns.
Page 261 Priming the 7.8L Isuzu 6H Diesel Engine 6. Use the palm of your hand to repeatedly press and release the plunger (1) at the If your vehicle is equipped with the 7.8L Isuzu 6H top of the fuel ﬁlter priming pump. Continue diesel engine, use the following procedure to until the plunger resistance becomes ﬁrm.
Page 262: Running Out Of Fuel
Running Out of Fuel 3. Close the air bleed valve. 4. Turn the ignition key to START for 10 to If the diesel engine stalls and you think that you 15 seconds at a time until your engine have run out of fuel, do this to restart your engine: starts.
Page 263: Fuel Filter Replacement
Fuel Filter Replacement 2. Unplug the water sensor wire If you want to change the diesel engine fuel ﬁlter connected to the fuel yourself, here is how to do it: ﬁlter and unscrew the ﬁlter element. CAUTION: Diesel fuel is ﬂammable. It could start a ﬁre if something ignites it, and you could be burned.
Page 264: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries CAUTION: If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to ﬁnd. Never use leaded gasoline or any other Fuel vapor is highly ﬂammable. It burns fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel.
Page 265 If you have dual tanks, ﬁll the driver’s side tank, or forward tank, ﬁrst. The fuel gage will give better CAUTION: readings this way. Your gage will show the total fuel left in both tanks. If you get fuel on yourself and then If your vehicle is a C4/C5 model and you have something ignites it, you could be badly dual tanks, the engine must be off when refueling...
Page 266: Checking Things Under The Hood
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity Things that burn can get on hot engine discharge from the container can ignite the parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 267: Hood Latches
Hood Latches Then take the hand hold and pull the hood forward. To tilt the hood forward, pull back and up on each of the hood latches, located above the wheel wells on both sides of the vehicle.
Page 268: Engine Oil
® Engine Oil (Caterpillar Diesel Engine) ® See your Caterpillar Operation & Maintenance Manual for information on oil quality and viscosities as well as the temperature range chart. Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If the low oil light appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check the engine oil...
Page 269 Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Page 270 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use The engine oil ﬁll cap is located near the engine oil dipstick in the engine compartment, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in the cross-hatched area.
Page 271 • Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as SAE 5W-30 meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed best for your vehicle. For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure These numbers on an oil container show its to use the recommended oil can result in viscosity, or thickness.
Page 272: Engine Oil (Duramax ® /Isuzu Diesel
® Engine Oil (DURAMAX /Isuzu Diesel In order to get an accurate reading, the engine should be at normal operating temperature, so Engine) that the oil is warm, and the vehicle must be on level ground. Checking Engine Oil 1. If the engine is at normal operating It is a good idea to check the engine oil level temperature and the oil is warm, turn off the every time you get fuel.
Page 273: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil 3. Remove the dipstick again, keeping the tip down, and check the oil level. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at ® the tip of the dipstick for the 6.6L V8 DURAMAX engine, you will need to add at least two quarts/liters of oil.
Page 274 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Add oil at the engine oil ﬁll cap in the engine Look for these two things: compartment. Install and • fully tighten the ﬁll CJ-4 or CI-4 cap when you Oils designated as API CJ-4 or CI-4 are are through.
Page 275 • SAE 15W-40 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 15W-40 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W-30 at temperatures above 0°F (−18°C). When it is very cold, below 0°F (−18°C), you should use SAE 5W-40 to improve cold starting.
Page 276: Engine Oil Life System
® Engine Oil Life System GM Goodwrench oil of the recommended viscosity grades meets all the requirements for (Gasoline Engine) your vehicle. When to Change Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended know when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 277 What to Do with Used Oil If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) Used engine oil contains certain elements that may since your last oil change. Remember to reset the be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
Page 278: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System However, your engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the ® (DURAMAX Diesel) system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this When to Change Engine Oil work using genuine GM parts and reset the system.
Page 279: Diesel Engine)
To reset the Engine Oil Life System, do the Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you following: change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the ﬁlter before disposal. Never dispose of oil 1.
Page 280: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air To reset the Engine Oil Life System, do the following: Cleaner/Filter 1. Turn the ignition key to RUN with the engine off. If your vehicle has an air cleaner/ﬁlter change 2. Fully apply and hold the brake pedal while indicator, inspect the you fully press and release the accelerator indicator at every...
Page 281 Hood Inlet Seal To inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter If your vehicle is being used in heavy snow to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains conditions or for snow plowing, there is a caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required.
Page 282: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is checked. See your Allison Automatic Transmission Operator’s Manual to ﬁnd out when to change your transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlters. How to Check and What to Use The Allison Automatic Transmission Operator’s Manual that came with the vehicle shows how to...
Page 283: Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid 3. If the ﬂuid level is good, reinstall the plug and be sure it is fully seated. If the ﬂuid level is When to Check low, add more ﬂuid as described in the next steps. Refer to the Maintenance A good time to have it checked is when the Schedule to determine what kind of ﬂuid to engine oil is checked.
Page 284: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant (Gas and A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: ® DURAMAX /Isuzu Engines) • Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is •...
Page 285 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water badly damaged. The repair cost would not be ® and one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will covered by your warranty.
Page 286 Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap — even a little — when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 287: Diesel Engines)
If the low coolant warning light comes on CAUTION: in the instrument panel cluster and stays You can be burned if you spill coolant on on, it means you are low on engine coolant. hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 288: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine The coolant surge tank pressure cap is located in the engine compartment, on the driver’s side of CAUTION: the vehicle. Notice: Your vehicle’s surge tank pressure cap Steam from an overheated engine can is designed for use with medium-duty cooling burn you badly, even if you just open the systems only.
Page 289 If No Steam Is Coming From If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for Your Engine about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, back on, you can drive normally.
Page 290: Cooling System
® Cooling System (Gas and If your vehicle has a Caterpillar diesel engine, ® see the Caterpillar Diesel Engine Operation and ® DURAMAX /Isuzu Engines) Maintenance Manual provided with your vehicle. When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is what you will see: boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 291 ® Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL may cause premature engine, heater core, CAUTION: or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at Heater and radiator hoses, and other 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 292 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can Steam and scalding liquids from a hot boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 293 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
Page 294: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 295: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid If either light remains on after you have added power steering ﬂuid to the proper level, then shut See Scheduled Maintenance on page 363 to off the engine for 10 seconds. This should determine when to check your power steering ﬂuid. reset the brake warning lights.
Page 296: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure • to read the manufacturer’s instructions before Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer use.
Page 297: Brakes
Brakes Checking Brake Fluid Apply the brake pedal several times with the Brake Fluid ignition off. The brake ﬂuid reservoir is in If your vehicle has the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. Clean one of the reservoir caps and hydraulic brakes, there the area around the cap, and remove it.
Page 298 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage Use the proper ﬂuid listed in the Maintenance brake system parts. For example, just a few Schedule. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine container only.
Page 299 Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Brake Adjustment (Hydraulic Only) Every time you make a brake stop, the brakes adjust for wear. Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a Brake Adjustment on Air Braked brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied Vehicles or lightly applied.
Page 300 Replacing Brake System Parts There are two ways to do this. One is automatic through the air brake vehicle’s air dryer with integral The braking system on a vehicle is complex. automatic moisture ejector that purges air from the Its many parts have to be of top quality and work system through a self-contained reservoir.
Page 301 Electric Air Compressor Clutch Pedal Free Travel Your vehicle may have an electric air compressor. If you have a V8 engine and a manual This compressor is used to run options that transmission, the clutch will need adjustment require pressurized air, such as an air horn, air when pedal free travel gets down to about 1/4 inch seat, 7.8L engine exhaust restrictor, or 7.8L engine (6 mm), as measured at the clutch pedal pad.
Page 302 Single Axle Models Item Number Item Remarks Brake Camshaft** One ﬁtting each (apply sparingly). Steering Column Slip Joint* One ﬁtting. Steering Drag Link Ends One ﬁtting each end.
Page 303 Item Number Item Remarks Pivot Points and Hinges Apply chassis lubricant. Pivot Points and Hinges Apply chassis lubricant. Slack Adjuster** One ﬁtting. Brake Cam Roller Pins at interface of pin Apply engine oil. and shoe** One ﬁtting each side, lower bushing. Front Steering Knuckles (Hand-operated grease gun only.) Hand-pack upper bearing.
Page 304: Battery
Tandem Axle Models Item Number Item Remarks Brake Camshafts One ﬁtting each. One ﬁtting each joint. Lubricate Propshaft U-Joint with GM Part No. 1051344, Wheel Bearing Lubricant Fill to level of Rear Axles ﬁller plug. Apply engine oil Brake Shoe at pin to shoe joint Roller Pins only.
Page 305: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for If your vehicle’s battery (or batteries) has run 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) down, you may want to use another vehicle and cable from the battery.
Page 306 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper costly damage to your vehicle that would cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not be covered by your warranty. not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or want.
Page 307 Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will avoid sparks and help save CAUTION: both batteries, and it could save the radio! 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and Using a match near a battery can cause locate the positive (+) and the negative (−) battery gas to explode.
Page 308 Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would damage CAUTION: the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative (−) cable to the Fans or other moving engine parts can negative (−) terminal on the dead battery injure you badly.
Page 309 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable it to the positive (+) terminal of the good at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if battery, but not near engine parts that move.
Page 310 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting vehicles, do the following: may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 311: Rear Axle
Rear Axle How to Check Lubricant When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 363. Notice: If you drive your vehicle through deep water that is higher than the front or rear axle, water may enter the axle housing and cause the axle lubricant to break down.
Page 312: Rear Axle Shift Motor
Rear Axle Shift Motor Four-Wheel Drive When to Check and Change Fluid Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant If you have an optional air-shift two-speed, controlled traction, or locking differential type rear It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case axle, a good time to check the ﬂuid level in the axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you shift motor is when the rear axle lubricant is...
Page 313: Front Axle
Front Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁll plug hole, located on the transfer case, you’ll need to add It is not necessary to regularly check front axle some lubricant.
Page 314: Noise Control System
How to Check Lubricant Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg). The Maintenance Schedule provides information on maintaining the noise control system to minimize degradation of the noise emission control system during...
Page 315: Bulb Replacement
Fan and Drive: Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: • Removal of fan clutch, if the vehicle has one, 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any or rendering clutch inoperative. person, other than for purposes of •...
Page 316: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under At Least Twice a Year on page 392 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 317: Other Service Items
Other Service Items Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator Fuel Filter If you have a diesel engine, you may have Fuel Filter/Pressure Regulator this spin-on ﬁlter. It (Gasoline Engines) is located on the driver’s side frame rail. The steel fuel ﬁlter/pressure regulator is located near the engine compartment on the driver’s side frame rail.
Page 318: Secondary Fuel Filter And Water Separator/Heater
Secondary Fuel Filter and To check or drain the bowl, do the following: • Shut off the engine. Water Separator/Heater • Push up on the spring loaded drain valve until ® (Caterpillar Diesel) clear fuel is ﬂowing from the valve. The particles or water will drain out ﬁrst.
Page 319: Front Wheel Bearings With
Front Wheel Bearings with To change an empty ether cylinder, follow these steps. Oil-Filled Hubs 1. Loosen the screw head on the Notice: If you drive your vehicle through deep cylinder-to-bracket clamp. water that is higher than the front or rear 2.
Page 320: Air Conditioning System
If your vehicle has Refer to your Maintenance Schedule for the oil-ﬁlled hubs, proper oil to use. occasionally check to When you ﬁll the hub, check the glass again after see if they have enough driving a short distance. It takes a while for the oil.
Page 321: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for resulting accident could cause serious details.
Page 322: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The Certiﬁcation or Tire Information label shows the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire if when they are cold. Cold means your vehicle has your vehicle has one.
Page 323: Wheel Loading
Wheel Loading See Tightening the Wheel Nuts on page 325 for wheel nut tightening information and proper Wheels are stamped with a maximum load and torque values. cold inﬂation rating. Be sure you do not exceed these limits. If you ever think you need to exceed CAUTION: these limits, ﬁrst contact the rim and wheel maker to get their advice.
Page 324: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires When you replace tires, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and Replace your tires when the tread depth is down construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as to 1/8 of an inch (3.2 mm) for the front tires, your original tires.
Page 325: Tightening The Wheel Nuts
Tightening the Wheel Nuts CAUTION: Wheel nuts that are not tight can work loose. If all the nuts on a wheel come off, the wheel can come off the vehicle, causing a crash. All wheel nuts must be properly tightened. Follow the rules in this Hub-Piloted Type, Hub-Piloted Type, section to be sure they are.
Page 326 3. Put on the wheel nuts. 4. Finger-tighten the nuts. 5. Oil the surfaces (B) between the nuts (C) and washers (A). Do not oil the studs or the threads of the nut. 8-Hole 6. Tighten the nuts to 400 lb ft (542 ) if an 8-hole stud or 480 lb ft (650 ) if a 10-hole...
Page 327 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: hub-piloted wheels for damage. Because Never use oil or grease on studs or the of loose running wheels, piloting pad threads of the wheel nuts. If you do, the damage may occur and require wheel nuts might come loose and the replacement of the entire hub, for proper wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
Page 328: Wheel Replacement
How Often to Check If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with Wheel tightness is so important you should have a new GM original equipment parts. This way, you technician check nut tightness on all wheels with a will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel torque wrench after your ﬁrst 100 miles (160 km), bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
Page 329 Notice: The wrong wheel can cause trouble in bearing life, brake cooling, CAUTION: speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, Without the correct wheel, you may not be stopping distance and tire clearance to the able to stop properly, and you could have body and chassis.
Page 330: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place and turn It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are on your hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard driving, especially if you maintain your tires Warning Flashers on page 142.
Page 331: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Your truck, when new, did not include tire changing equipment or a place to store a tire in the vehicle. Few drivers of these vehicles have the Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle necessary equipment aboard to be able to change a ﬂat tire safely.
Page 332 When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use Your dealer has a product for cleaning your cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you being cleaned. Permanent damage may result can also obtain a product from your dealer to from using cleaners on surfaces for which remove odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.
Page 333: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each attachment frequently to remove dust and loose time it becomes soiled.
Page 334: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Care of Safety Belts Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is CAUTION: necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 335: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to Your Vehicle on page 335.
Page 336: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree If the windshield is not clear after using the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if when running, wax, sap, or other material may they remain on painted surfaces.
Page 337: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs The vehicle may be equipped with either would not be covered by your warranty. aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and...
Page 338: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in Some weather and atmospheric conditions can the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can metal will corrode quickly and may develop into fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the major repair expense.
Page 339: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Usage Description Usage Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax- Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil Oil Remover and asphalt. Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine protects in one easy step, Chrome Cleaner...
Page 340: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label in a location determined by Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) the body manufacturer. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will ﬁnd the following: •...
Page 341: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring link with one of the same size and insulation type. Fusible link insulation is a special purpose The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit high-temperature material. breaker in the light switch. An electrical overload Some examples of circuits with fusible links are will cause the lights to go on and off, or in the hydraulic brake booster motor feed circuit, the some cases to remain off.
Page 342: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block There are two instrument panel fuse blocks located behind the instrument panel on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Be sure to replace fuses with fuses of the same rating. Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those indicated on the fuse block.
Page 343 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Hazard Warning Flashers Hydraulics/Air Brake Power Post Spare Courtesy Lamps Spare Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Fuse Usage Starter Blank Not Used Rear Axle/Four-Wheel-Drive Brake Warning Lamp Trailer Turn Signals/Hazard Warning RT PRK Passenger’s Side Parking Lamps Flashers Blank Not Used...
Page 344: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Relay Usage Engine Control Unit/Power Take-Off When a circuit goes out, the problem could be in ECU/PTO* ® *Diesel 7.8 DURAMAX either the primary or secondary underhood fuse blocks. These blocks use blade-type fuses. C4/C5 Brake Lamps, BRK LAMP C6/C7/C8 Tractor/Trailer Wiring Both underhood fuse blocks are located in...
Page 345 Fuse Usage BLANK Not Used ENG 4 Engine 4 ENG 2 Engine 2 HTD FUEL Heated Fuel BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used Emissions A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor ABS 1 Anti-lock Brake System 1 ABS 2 Anti-lock Brake System 2 Primary Underhood Fuse Block ABS 3 Anti-lock Brake System 3...
Page 346 Fuse Usage L18 Fuel, LG4 Powertrain Control NOTE 3 Valve, LG5 Electronic Control Module STUD A Spare STUD B Spare Relay Usage LLY/L18 Fuel Pump Relay, LG4/LG5 NOTE 1 Heated Fuel Relay Secondary Underhood IGN B Ignition Relay Fuse Block STARTER Starter Relay Fuse...
Page 347: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part C: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 397 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 348 Capacities Application English Metric 7.2L 250 - 300 hp Engine 32.8 qt 31.0 L 7.2L 250 - 300 hp Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling 33.3 qt 31.5 L Isuzu 6H 200 - 230 hp Engine 31.6 qt 29.9 L Isuzu 6H 200 - 230 hp Engine with A/C and Increased 35.3 qt 33.4 L...
Page 349 Capacities Application English Metric Fuel Capacity – C4/C5 Models Standard (Mid-Mounted) 25 gal 94.6 L Optional (Dual-Tank) (Mid-Mounted) 40 gal 151.4 L Optional (Mid-Mounted) 32 gal 121.1 L Optional (Side-Mounted) 35 gal 132.5 L Optional (Mid-Mounted) 40 gal 151.4 L Optional (Mid-Mounted) 40 gal 151.4 L...
Page 350 Capacities Application English Metric Front 4WD Axle (G38) 7.0 pt 3.6 L Rear Axle – Single Speed 80 (GL4) 8.0 pt 3.7 L 19060D (HPM), 19060S (HPK), 21060D (HPN), 31.0 pt 14.7 L 21060S (HPP), 22060S (HPG) 23090S (HPT) 42.5 pt 20.1 L 23105D (HNB), 23105S (HNA) 51.0 pt...
Page 351 Capacities Application English Metric Transmission Fluid, Automatic 3000 RDS and EVS, and 3500 RDS and EVS with 59.0 pt 28.1 L PTO Provision 3000 RDS and EVS, and 3500 RDS and EVS without 52.0 pt 24.6 L PTO Provision 1000 HS, RDS, MH, PTS and EVS, 2200 HS, RDS, MH, 35.0 pt 16.5 L PTS and EVS, 2500 HS and RDS, and 2300 HS and RDS...
Page 352: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Engine Speciﬁcations Engine Type ® 6.6L V8 DURAMAX Common Rail Fuel System Hydraulic/Electronic Unit Injector ® 7.2L L6 Caterpillar Fuel System 7.8L Isuzu 6H Common Rail Fuel System Single Port Fuel Injector Fuel 8.1L V8 VORTEC™ System Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 353 ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Oil Filter 6.6L 88917036 PF2232 7.2L — 1R-1807†† Isuzu 6H 94037791 — 8.1L 25324052 PF454 Fuel Filter 6.6L 97385488 TP1298A 7.2L — 1R-0751†† Isuzu 6H 94392474 — 8.1L (NG6/NK1) 21998364 — 8.1L (All others) —...
Page 354 ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 6.6L — — 7.2L — — Isuzu 6H — — 8.1L 12578277 41-983 Optional air ﬁlter (GM Part No. 88937548 AC Delco No. A2035C) for C6/C7/C8 Models. Fits inside standard size ﬁlter (GM Part No.
Page 355: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 8.1L V8 Engine (C6,C7,C8) Air conditioning compressor (A). 8.1L V8 Engine (C4, C5) Air brake compressor (B). Air conditioning compressor (A). Dual Generators (B).
Page 356 ® 6.6L V8 DURAMAX Diesel Engine Isuzu 6H Diesel Engine Dual Generators (A). Air conditioning compressor (A).
Page 357 7.2L V6 ® Caterpillar Diesel Engine Air conditioning compressor (A).
Page 358 NOTES...
Page 359: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 360 Scheduled Maintenance ......363 Introduction ..........360 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ..391 Maintenance Requirements ......360 At Each Fuel Fill ........391 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 360 At Least Twice a Year ......
Page 360: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to Introduction keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level maintenance can even affect the quality of the air and change as recommended.
Page 361 “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. CAUTION: It also explains what you can easily do to keep your vehicle in good condition. Performing maintenance work on a “Part C: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 362: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and Services supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals The proper ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed speciﬁed.
Page 363: Scheduled Maintenance Supplements
® Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline engine vehicles and some DURAMAX diesel and Isuzu 6H diesel engine vehicles have a Supplements computer that lets you know when to change the engine oil. This is not based on mileage, but on ® If your vehicle has a Caterpillar diesel engine, engine operation and engine temperature.
Page 364 7,500 Miles (12 000 km) Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months, or every 300 hours, whichever occurs Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life ﬁrst). Lubricate linkage. system. If engine oil and ﬁlter are changed, Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months, reset system.
Page 365 15,000 Miles (24 000 km) Diesel Engine: Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter change indicator. If necessary, replace the Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, system. If engine oil and ﬁlter are changed, inspect ﬁlter change indicator at every engine reset system.
Page 366 Check air brake relay valve operation and Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months, check for leaks (or every month, or every whichever occurs ﬁrst). (11) 300 hours, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Inspect door hinge pins and bushings and Clean air brake application valve (or every replace as necessary.
Page 367 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Check air brake relay valve operation and check for leaks (or every month, or every Isuzu 6H Diesel Without Engine Oil Life System 300 hours, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Only: Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every Clean air brake application valve (or every 12 months, or every 600 hours of engine 3 months, or every 300 hours, whichever...
Page 368 30,000 Miles (48 000 km) Diesel Engine: Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter change indicator. If necessary, replace the Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, system. If engine oil and ﬁlter are changed, inspect ﬁlter change indicator at every engine reset system.
Page 369 Parking brake service (or every 6 months, Shields and underhood insulation whichever occurs ﬁrst). (21) service. (3) (4) (20) Air brake service (or every 6 months, Gasoline Engine: Air compressor remote whichever occurs ﬁrst). (32) mounted air ﬁlter dry element pleated paper air strainer service (or every 6 months or Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every 1800 hours, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 370 37,500 Miles (60 000 km) Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months, or every 300 hours, whichever occurs Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life ﬁrst). Lubricate linkage. system. If engine oil and ﬁlter are changed, Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months, reset system.
Page 371 Diesel Engine: Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter Spring-to-axle U-bolts and shackle bolts change indicator. If necessary, replace the service. (15) ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, Exhaust system service (or every 6 months, inspect ﬁlter change indicator at every engine whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 372 48,000 Miles (75 000 km) Air brake system valve service (or every 3 months, or every 900 hours, whichever Isuzu 6H Diesel Without Engine Oil Life System occurs ﬁrst). (37) Only: Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every Thermostatically controlled engine cooling 12 months, or every 600 hours of engine fan service.
Page 373 52,500 Miles (84 000 km) Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months, or every 300 hours, whichever Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life occurs ﬁrst). Lubricate linkage. system. If engine oil and ﬁlter are changed, Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months, reset system.
Page 374 Isuzu 6H Diesel With Engine Oil Life System Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months, Only: Check oil life system (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (11) or every 600 hours of engine operation, Replace fuel ﬁlter(s) (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 375 67,500 Miles (108 000 km) Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (32) Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or system. If engine oil and ﬁlter are changed, every 500 hours, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (33) reset system.
Page 376 72,000 Miles (115 000 km) Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every 500 hours, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (33) Isuzu 6H Diesel Without Engine Oil Life System Check air brake relay valve operation and check Only: Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every for leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, 12 months, or every 600 hours of engine whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 377 ® 6.6L DURAMAX Diesel With Engine Oil Life Front and rear suspension service. (13) System Only: Check oil life system. If engine Spring-to-axle U-bolts and shackle bolts oil and ﬁlter are changed, reset system. service. (15) ® See “Engine Oil (DURAMAX /Isuzu Diesel)”...
Page 378 Fuel tank, fuel cap and fuel lines service Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months, (or every 72 months, whichever occurs whichever occurs ﬁrst). (11) ﬁrst). (2) (26) † Wheels and tires service. (14) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months, inspection (if equipped) (or every 72 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 379 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Check ﬂuid levels (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (1) (5) Isuzu 6H Diesel Without Engine Oil Life System Gasoline Engine: Replace engine air cleaner Only: Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 12 months, or every 600 hours of engine page 280 for more information.
Page 380 Cooling system service. Clean the cooling Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever system ﬁller cap with clean water, clean occurs ﬁrst). (32) the core, pressure test the cap and the Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or system for proper pressure capability, and every 500 hours, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 381 97,500 Miles (156 000 km) Air intake system service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (3) (4) (23) Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life Evaporative Control System service, system. If engine oil and ﬁlter are changed, if equipped, (or every 24 months, reset system.
Page 382 Clean air brake application valve (or every Exhaust brake service, if equipped. Check for 3 months, or every 300 hours, whichever excessive spindle free play and smooth occurs ﬁrst). Lubricate linkage. operation. Lubricate ball joint cap. Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months, Inspect air compressor discharge port (or every whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 383 200,000 Miles (320 000 km) 300,000 Miles (480 000 km) ® ® ® ® Rear axle service — Eaton , Rockwell Rear axle service — Eaton , Rockwell ® ® Spicer axles (or every 12 months, Spicer axles (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 384 (2) = An Emission Control Service. (7) = This vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System. This system will show you when to change the (3) = A Noise Emission Control Device. engine oil and ﬁlter — usually between 3,000 miles (4) = Applies to vehicles sold in the United States (5 000 km) and 12,000 miles (20 000 km) since and is recommended for vehicles sold in Canada.
Page 385 (8) = This vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System. (9) = This vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System. This system will show you when to change the This system will show you when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter — usually between 3,000 miles engine oil and ﬁlter —...
Page 386 (11) = Chassis Lubrication Service: Lubricate all (12) = Check steering system: grease ﬁttings in front suspension, front axle, • Look for damaged, loose, or missing parts. and steering linkage. DO NOT lubricate kingpin Inspect the steering linkage relay rod and bushings with air pressure equipment;...
Page 387 (13) = Check front and rear suspension. Look Needed repairs should be made at once. To help for damaged, loose, or missing parts or parts maintain system integrity, replace exhaust showing signs of wear or lack of lubrication. pipes whenever a new muffler is put on. Replace parts as needed.
Page 388 (22) = Wheel bearing service: (24) = Evaporative Control System Service, if equipped: Check all fuel and vapor lines and • Grease type — Clean, inspect, and lubricate hoses for proper connections and correct routing with the proper wheel bearing grease at (or every 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 389 (28) = Inspect Electronic Vacuum Regulator (32) = Air brake service: Valve (EVRV) ﬁlter for excessive contamination • Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper or plugging. If needed, clean ﬁlter with solution hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, of soap and water, let dry and install. etc.
Page 390 • (34) = Air brake chamber service: Check operation, Replace the air compressor ﬁlter element, mounting clamps, and air lines and check for leaks. mounted on the air compressor. For remote air compressor intake service, refer to engine (35) = Trailer brake hand control valve service: air cleaner ﬁlter replacement.
Page 391: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper Listed in this part are owner checks and services ® oil if necessary. See Engine Oil (Caterpillar which should be performed at the intervals Diesel Engine) on page 268 or Engine Oil speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability (Gasoline Engine) on page 268 or Engine Oil...
Page 392: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all exposed surfaces such as door Restraint System Check checks, door lock bolts, lock strike plates, door Make sure the safety belt reminder light (if hinge bushings, latches, and dovetail bumper equipped) and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, wedges.
Page 393 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Indicator Check Check that the indicator points to the gear chosen. CAUTION: Steering Check When you are doing this inspection, the Be alert for any changes in steering action, vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle abnormal front tire wear or steering wheel position.
Page 394 Engine Cooling System Service Windshield Wipers and Washers Check Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if Check operation and condition of the wiper they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. blades. Check the ﬂow of the washer spray. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings, and clamps; replace as Defroster Check needed.
Page 395 Lamps Check Door Latches Check Check panel lighting, warning lights, indicator Check that doors close, latch, and lock tightly. lights, and interior lamps. On the outside, Check for broken, damaged, or missing parts that check: license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, might prevent tight latching.
Page 396: At Least Once A Year
Underbody Inspection At Least Once a Year Corrosive materials used for ice, snow removal, Key Lock Cylinders Service and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant corrosion (rust) can occur on underbody parts speciﬁed in Part C.
Page 397: Part C: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part C: Recommended Fluids Usage Fluid/Lubricant and Lubricants Engine oil with the letters CJ-4 or CI-4 is best for your vehicle. Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, The CJ-4 or CI-4 designation may appear either alone or in part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained Engine Oil combination with other API from your dealer.
Page 398 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable Power Steering DEXRON -VI Automatic ® Engine Coolant water and use only DEX-COOL System Transmission Fluid. (Gasoline Coolant. See Engine Coolant (Gas Synthetic Manual Transmission ® Engine & and DURAMAX /Isuzu Engines) Manual Fluid (GM Part No.
Page 399 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Wheel bearing lubricant meeting Refrigerant Oil Front Wheel Rear Axle Shift requirements of NLGI #2, (GM Part No. U.S. 5416939, Bearings Motor Lubricant Category GC or GC-LB in Canada 10953496). (Except Oil (GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, Filled Hubs) Wheel bearing lubricant meeting in Canada 993037).
Page 400: Part D: Maintenance Record
Part D: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service, and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Miles/km Or Date Serviced By...
Page 401 Miles/km Or Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Hours...
Page 402 Miles/km Or Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Hours...
Page 403: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..404 Reporting Safety Defects ......414 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....404 Reporting Safety Defects to the Customer Assistance for Text United States Government ..... 414 Telephone (TTY) Users ......406 Reporting Safety Defects to the Customer Assistance Offices .....
Page 404: Customer Assistance And Information
Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 Your satisfaction and goodwill are important (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the We encourage you to call the toll-free number operation of your vehicle will be resolved by in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
Page 405 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program dealer are committed to making sure you are using the toll-free telephone number or write them completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. at the following address: However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed BBB Auto Line Program after following the procedure outlined in Steps One...
Page 406: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
(For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) To assist customers who are deaf, hard of Fax Number: 313-381-0022 hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) available at its Customer Assistance Center.
Page 407: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, Paseo de la Reforma # 2740...
Page 408: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Should you GM Medium Duty Truck’s Roadside Assistance have any questions about Roadside Assistance, provides stranded owners with towing service call the GM Medium Duty Truck Roadside for disabled vehicles.
Page 409: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. Event Data Recorders This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has crash performance of future vehicles and a number of sophisticated computer systems that driving safety.
Page 410: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Parts In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made • use the data for GM research needs, with the same materials and construction methods • make it available for research where as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built.
Page 411 Insuring Your Vehicle Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform...
Page 412 If an Accident Occurs • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card Here is what to do if you are involved in an from the tow truck operator or write down the accident.
Page 413 In some states/provinces with “no fault” any required replacement collision parts be insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM This is especially true if there are no injuries parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, and both vehicles are driveable.
Page 414: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Reporting Safety Defects to the http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: United States Government Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which Washington, D.C.
Page 415: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Reporting Safety Defects to Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual General Motors This manual provides information on unit In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport repair service procedures, adjustments, and Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, you’ll notify us.
Page 416 Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for Eastern Time owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual For Credit Card Orders Only will include the Maintenance Schedule for (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 417 Airbag System (cont.) What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ....73 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......156 What Will You See After an Airbag Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Inﬂates? ..........74 Equipment ..........240 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ....72 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Where Are the Airbags? ......
Page 418 Appearance Care (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle ......335 Battery ............304 Weatherstrips ........... 334 Bench Seat, Split .......... 13 Windshield and Wiper Blades ....336 Brake Ashtray(s) ............ 157 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....212 Audio System(s) .......... 184 Diesel Engine Exhaust ......112 AM-FM Radio ..........
Page 419 Care of Cigarette Lighter .......... 157 Safety Belts ..........334 Cleaning Your Cassette Tape Player ....... 202 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ..337 Your CD Player ........204 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ......335 Your CDs ..........203 Fabric/Carpet ........... 333 Center Console Storage Area ...... 135 Finish Care ..........
Page 420 Customer Assistance Information Diesel Engine (cont.) Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Fuel ............253 (TTY) Users .......... 406 High Idle System ........106 Customer Assistance Offices ....406 Starting ............ 100 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....404 Differential Lock Control, Rear Axle ..... 215 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ..
Page 421 Engine (cont.) Fan Noise ..........294 Electrical System High Idle System ........106 Add-On Equipment ........340 Oil ........... 268, 272 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 341 Oil Life System ....... 276, 278, 279 Fusible Links ..........341 Overheating ..........288 Headlamp Wiring ........
Page 422 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......142 Fuel (cont.) Flat Tire ............330 Water in Warning Light ......182 Fluid What Fuel to Use ........253 Automatic Transmission ......282 Fuses Manual Transmission ........ 283 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 341 Power Steering ........295 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....
Page 423 Hazard Warning Flashers ......142 Ignition Positions ........... 96 Headlamp Wiring ......... 341 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ..45 Headlamps Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ....... 322 Bulb Replacement ........315 Instrument Panel Daytime Running Lamps ......151 Overview ..........140 High/Low Beam Changer ......
Page 424 Light (cont.) Range Inhibit Warning Indicator ....169 Lamps Reduced Engine Power ......179 Dome ............153 Safety Belt Reminder ....... 164 Exterior ............ 150 Safety Belt Reminder Tone ...... 164 Marker ............. 152 Service Transmission Warning ....168 Reading ........... 154 Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...
Page 425 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Introduction ..........360 New Vehicle Break-In ........95 Maintenance Requirements ...... 360 Noise Control System, Tampering ....314 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..352 Services ..........362 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ..391 Part C - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..........
Page 426 Other Service Items (cont.) Part D - Maintenance Record ...... 400 Primary Fuel Filter and Water Passing ............220 Separator ..........317 Power Secondary Fuel Filter and Water Accessory Outlet(s) ........156 Separator/Heater ........318 Door Locks ..........92 Other Warning Devices ........ 142 Electrical System ........
Page 427 Range Inhibit Warning Indicator ....169 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....236 Reading Lamps ........... 154 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ......355 Rear Axle ............ 311 Running Out of Fuel ........262 Differential Lock Control ......215 Running the Engine While Parked ....
Page 428 Seats Split Bench Seat ........... 13 Air Suspension Seats ......... 13 Starting Your Diesel Engine ......100 Bucket Seats ..........9 Starting Your Gasoline Engine ....... 97 Rear Seat Operation ........20 Steering ............217 Split Bench Seat ........13 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......
Page 429 Tires (cont.) Wheel Loading ......... 323 Understanding Radio Reception ....201 Wheel Replacement ......... 328 When It Is Time for New Tires ....324 Tow Hooks ..........237 Towing Vehicle Your Vehicle ..........241 Control ............. 210 Traction Damage Warnings ........5 Control System (TCS) ......
Page 430 Where to Put the Restraint ..... 54, 55 Windows ............93 Wait to Start Indicator ......... 174 Manual ............93 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ..161 Power ............94 Warnings Sliding Rear ..........94 Hazard Warning Flashers ......142 Windshield Other Warning Devices ......

Chevrolet 2007 Kodiak Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Instrument Panel

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Noise Control System

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Other Service Items

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

Chapters

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