warning light CHEVROLET KODIAK 2007 User Guide

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 140
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 142
Other Warning Devices............................. 142
Horn.......................................................... 142
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 142
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 143
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 144
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 144
Windshield Wipers..................................... 145
Windshield Washer.................................... 146
Cruise Control........................................... 146
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 150
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 150
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 151
Marker Lamps........................................... 152
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 152
Dome Lamps............................................. 153
Entry Lighting............................................ 154
Reading Lamps......................................... 154
Instrument Panel Switchbank..................... 154
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 156
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 157Climate Controls......................................... 157
Climate Control System............................. 157
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 160
Rear Heating System................................ 161
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 161
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 162
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 163
Trip Odometer........................................... 163
Tachometer............................................... 163
Engine Speed Limiter................................ 164
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 164
Safety Belt Reminder Tone....................... 164
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 165
Airbag Off Light......................................... 166
Charging System Light.............................. 167
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 168
Service Transmission Warning Light.......... 168
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator................. 169
Brake System Warning Light..................... 169
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 172
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light........................................ 172
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 173
Low Coolant Warning Light....................... 173
Wait to Start Indicator............................... 174
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 174
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 175
Low Oil Level Light................................... 176
Change Engine Oil Light........................... 176
Engine Overspeed Warning Light.............. 177
Engine Shutdown Warning Light................ 177
Transmission Temperature Gage............... 178
Exhaust Brake Indicator Light.................... 178
Differential Lock Indicator Light.................. 178
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 179
Highbeam On Light................................... 179
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light........................................ 179
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light............... 180
Check Gages Warning Light...................... 180
Fuel Gage................................................. 181Water in Fuel Warning Light...................... 182
Air Filter Restriction Indicator..................... 182
Air Pressure Gage..................................... 183
Hourmeter Gage........................................ 183
Audio System(s)......................................... 184
Setting the Time........................................ 185
AM-FM Radio............................................ 186
Radio with Cassette.................................. 189
Radio with CD........................................... 195
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(Non-RDS Radios)................................. 201
Radio Reception........................................ 201
Care of the Cassette Tape Player............. 202
Care of Your CDs..................................... 203
Care of the CD Player.............................. 204
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 204
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 204
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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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Rear Heating System
If you have a crew cab
and your vehicle has a
rear heater, the
thumbwheel for this
feature is located on
the headliner.
To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to
the rear floor vents, turn the thumbwheel to the
desired fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn
the thumbwheel all the way down.
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages
that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will
help you locate them.Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes serious
enough to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to your warning
lights and gages could also save you or others
from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or
is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few
pages, some warning lights come on briefly when
you start the engine just to let you know they
are working. If you are familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often
gages and warning lights work together to let you
know when there is a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on when you are driving, or when one of the
gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about
it. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even
dangerous.
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{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 inate even
though the switch is off. If this ever
happens, do not let anyone whom the
national government has identied as a
member of a passenger airbag risk group
sit in the right front passenger’s position
(for example, do not secure a rear-facing
child restraint in the right front
passenger’s seat) until you have your
vehicle serviced. SeeAirbag Off Switch on
page 76andAirbag Readiness Light on
page 165for more on this, including
important safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system
light may be located in
the instrument panel
cluster, or with the
auxiliary warning lights
in the center of the
instrument panel.
It should come on briefly when you turn on the
ignition, before the engine is running, as a check to
show that it is working.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving,
have your vehicle checked right away. You
could have a loose generator drive belt or some
other problem.
Driving while this light is on will drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light
on, turn off your radio and other accessories.
Sustained driving with a generator failure could
result in a lack of back-up braking if the engine
quits or the power steering pump should fail.
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Voltmeter Gage
When your engine is
running, the voltmeter
gage shows the
charging system
voltage.
Readings in either warning zone indicate a
possible problem in the electrical system.
Readings in the low warning zone may occur
when a large number of electrical accessories are
operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at
an idle for an extended period. This condition
is normal since the charging system may not be
able to provide full power at engine idle. As engine
speeds are increased, this condition should
correct itself because higher engine speeds allow
the charging system to create maximum power.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
serviced.
Service Transmission Warning Light
If your vehicle has an Allison®automatic
transmission, certain transmission malfunctions
will turn this light on.
This light is located with
the auxiliary warning
lights in the center of the
instrument panel.
If this light comes on while you are driving, do not
use the transmission shift control or you may
lose forward gears. The computer for the
transmission senses a problem and chooses a
gear to stay in so that you can drive the vehicle in
that gear. You may not be able to drive as fast
or back up when this light is on.
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Notice:If you continue driving your vehicle
after the transmission warning light comes on,
you could damage the transmission. While
this light is on, the transmission cannot
operate in all gears. If you attempt to shift
gears, the vehicle may not continue to move.
Do not attempt to shift gears while the
transmission warning light is on. Instead, drive
directly to an authorized dealer for service. If
you cannot drive to a dealer immediately, have
the vehicle towed.
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator
If your vehicle has an Allison 1000/2200/2300/
2500 series automatic transmission, a lighted bar
under the current gear selected will flash.
If your vehicle has an Allison 3000/3500
series automatic transmission, the current gear
selected on the pushbutton display will flash.
The flashing bar or gear selection indicates that
transmission range shifts may not occur.
For detailed information on shift inhibit limitations,
see the Allison Automatic Transmission
Operator’s Manual in your vehicle for further
information.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle has either hydraulic or air brakes.
Each system has different warning lights.
Hydraulic Brake System
Warning Lights
Vehicles with hydraulic brake systems
have two brake system warning lights on the
instrument panel.
If the brake system
warning light comes on,
it means that the
fluid level in the master
cylinder reservoir is
low or there is another
problem with your
hydraulic brakes.
When it comes on, you will also hear a
warning tone.
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The brake system warning light may come on, and
the warning tone may sound, when you are
turning and braking at the same time. This is
normal. See “Hydraulic Brake Systems” under
Braking on page 210.
This light is located
above the climate
controls in the center of
the instrument panel.
If the service brakes soon warning light comes on,
it means there may be something wrong in the
brake system.
When this light comes on, you will also hear a
warning tone. Have the system repaired
immediately.Both of these lights should come on briefly every
time you start your engine. If they do not come
on then, have them fixed so they will be ready to
warn you if there is a problem. If one or both
of these warning lights stay on after you start the
engine, there could be a brake problem. Have
your brake system inspected right away.
If one or both of these lights come on while you
are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You
may notice that the pedal is harder to push, or
the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take
longer to stop. If this light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. SeeTowing Your
Vehicle on page 241. See “Hydraulic Brake
Systems” underBraking on page 210for further
information.
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Parking Brake Warning Light
This light will also come on when you set the
parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking
brake does not release fully.
Air Brake System Warning Light
Vehicles with air brake systems have a brake
system warning light on the instrument panel.
The LOW AIR warning light should come on, as a
check, whenever you start the engine. However,
it is designed to come on, and stay on, when brake
reservoir pressure has dropped below 60 psi
(410 kPa).When the warning light comes on while you are
driving, you should drive only as far as the nearest
point of safety and then stop the vehicle. Here’s
a very important thing for you to know:{CAUTION:
If the air brake system warning light
comes on and the warning tone sounds,
the vehicle can stop suddenly and without
further warning. This is because the
parking brake will come on if the pressure
falls below 35 to 45 psi (240 to 310 kPa).
You or others could be injured. If the air
brake system warning light comes on and
the warning tone sounds, stop as soon as
you can. You will not know how quickly
the system is losing pressure, so be
aware that the parking brake may come
on suddenly.
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Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
This light will come on
briefly when you start
your engine, then
it will turn off. This
is normal.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you are
driving, your vehicle needs service. If the BRAKE
or LOW AIR warning light is not on, you still
have brakes, but you do not have the anti-lock
brake feature. If the BRAKE and/or LOW AIR
warning light is on, you do not have anti-lock
brakes and there is a problem with your regular
brakes. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 169andAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on
page 212for more information.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should
come on briefly when you turn the ignition
key to ON. If the light does not come on then,
have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
This light is located
above the climate
controls in the center of
the instrument panel.
If your vehicle is connected to a trailer with
anti-lock brakes, this light should come on briefly,
as a check, when you turn on the ignition.
When this light comes on and stays on, it means
there is something wrong in the trailer anti-lock
brake system. Have the system repaired
immediately.
If an anti-lock brake system equipped trailer is not
connected, this light is not functional.
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