CHEVROLET KODIAK 2007 Owners Manual

A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 160.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 162.
C. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 115orManual Transmission
Operation on page 116.
D. Air Brake Controls. SeeParking Brake (With
Hydraulic Brakes) on page 125orParking
Brake (with Air Brakes) on page 126.
E. Transfer Case Controls (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive on page 119. Air Filter Gage
(If Equipped). SeeAir Filter Restriction
Indicator on page 182.
F. Auxiliary Gages. SeeWarning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators on page 161.
G. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 150.H. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 143.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 142.
J. Audio System(s). SeeAudio System(s) on
page 184.
K. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 157.
L. Instrument Panel Switchbank. SeeInstrument
Panel Switchbank on page 154.
M. Airbag Off Switch. SeeAirbag Off Switch on
page 76.
N. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 156.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flashers warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash
on and off.
The hazard warning
flasher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
The hazard warning flashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the
key is not in the ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Sound the horn by pushing the center of the
steering wheel. If you have the optional air horn, it is
controlled by a cord that you will find up above and
to the left of the driver. The harder you pull on the
cord, the louder the air horn will sound. The air horn
works only after your air brake system pressure
gets up to about 115 psi (790 kPa). The air horn will
work properly unless the air brake system pressure
drops below 60 psi (415 kPa).
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise it to the highest
level to give your legs more room when you
exit and enter the vehicle.
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The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel
is located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever.
Then move the wheel to a comfortable position
and release the lever to lock the wheel in place.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever located on the left side of the steering
column includes the following:
•Turn and Lane-Change Signals. SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 144.
•Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 144.
•Windshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers on
page 145.
•Windshield Washer. SeeWindshield Washer
on page 146.
•Cruise Control (Option). SeeCruise Control
on page 146.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is finished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the
lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it
there until you complete your lane change. The
lever will return by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
don’t flash but just stay on, check the turn signal
flasher and circuit breaker. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 341.If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when
you signal a turn, check the circuit breaker and for
burned-out bulbs.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high
beam or high to low beam, pull the multifunction
lever all the way toward you, then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this light on the
instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
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Windshield Wipers
You control the
windshield wipers
by turning the
band with the wiper
symbol on it.
9(Off):Turn the band on the lever to this
symbol to turn off the windshield wipers.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, turn the band
to this symbol. Hold it there until the wipers start,
then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If
you want more cycles, hold the band on mist
longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short
delay between wipes. This can be very useful in
light rain or snow. Turn the band to select the delay
time. The farther the band is turned upward, the
longer the delay will be. The farther the band is
turned downward, the shorter the delay will be.For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band
toward you to the first solid band below the
delay settings.
For high-speed wiping, turn the band farther, to the
last solid band below the delay settings. To stop the
wipers, move the band to off.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they are frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If
your blades do become worn or damaged, get
new blades or blade inserts. For more information,
seeWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 316.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers.
The windshield wiper motor is protected
from overload by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If
the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the
wiper will stop until the motor cools. Although
the circuit is protected from electrical overload,
overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause
wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and heavy
snow from the windshield before using your
windshield wipers.
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Windshield Washer
L(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked
with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the
multifunction lever. To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, press the paddle. The wipers will clear
the window and then either stop or return to
your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Cruise Control
If your vehicle has this
feature, it is located
at the end of the
multifunction lever.
T(Set):Pressing in this button at the end of
the lever sets the cruise control speed.
9(Off):Moving the switch to this position turns
off the cruise control.
R(On):Moving the switch to this position turns
on the cruise control.
S(Resume/Accelerate):Moving the switch to
this position turns on resume/accelerate.
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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
25 mph (40 km/h).
If you have an automatic transmission and you
apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
If you have a manual transmission and you
apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal, the
cruise control will shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The
accelerator pedal will not go down.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This, of
course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t
need to reset it.
Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you can move the cruise control switch
briefly from on to resume/accelerate.
The vehicle will return to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate, the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the
switch or apply the brake. So unless you want
to go faster, don’t hold the switch at
resume/accelerate.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the button at the end of the
lever, then release the button and the
accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the
higher speed.
•Move the cruise switch from on to resume/
accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the
speed you want, and then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch briefly to resume/accelerate.
Each time you do this, your vehicle will go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
Press in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, tap the
button briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll
go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed
you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may
want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain
your speed. When going downhill, you may
have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your
speed down. Of course, applying the brake or
clutch takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers
find this to be too much trouble and don’t use
cruise control on steep hills.
If your vehicle is equipped with the exhaust brake
option and the exhaust brake is turned on, the
exhaust brake may come on and try to slow down
the vehicle to the set cruise control speed if the
vehicle has accelerated past the set cruise control
speed while going downhill.
Ending Cruise Control
There are four different ways to turn off the
cruise control:
•Step lightly on the brake pedal (manual and
automatic transmissions).
•Press the clutch pedal to the floor (manual
transmissions).
•Move the cruise switch to off, or
•Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the ignition, your cruise control
set speed memory is erased.
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Exterior Lamps
The control located to the left of the steering
column operates the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp control has three positions:
OFF:Turning the control to this position turns
off all lamps except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
;(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
O(Headlamps):Turning the control to this
position turns on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
You can switch your headlamps from low to high
beam by pulling the turn signal/multifunction
lever toward you. Pull the lever toward you again
to return to low beam.
A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you
have an electrical overload, your headlamps
will flicker on and off. Have your headlamp wiring
checked right away if this ever happens.
Headlamps on Reminder
If you have this system, a tone will sound when
your headlamps and/or parking lamps are
turned on and your ignition is in LOCK or
ACCESSORY.
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