automatic transmission CHEVROLET KODIAK 2005 Owner's Guide

Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Manual
Transmission
(ZF 6-Speed)Synthetic Transmission Fluid
approved to Allison Transmission
®
specification TES-295
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378515, in
Canada 88900701).
Automatic
TransmissionSee the Allison Transmission
®
Operator’s Manual for correct
transmission fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front Wheel
Bearings
(Except Oil
Filled Hubs)Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category GC or GC-LB
(GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in
Canada 993037).
Front Wheel
Bearings with
Oil Filled HubsSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021675, in
Canada 10953512).
Transfer Case
(Four-Wheel
Drive)DEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specification”
on the label.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Front Axle
(Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021675, in
Canada 10953512).
Rear Axle and
Rear HubsSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021675, in
Canada 10953512).
Rear Axle Shift
Motor LubricantRefrigerant Oil
(GM Part No. U.S. 5416939, in
Canada 10953496).
Propshafts and
SplinesWheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category GC or GC-LB
(GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in
Canada 993037).
Cab — Door
Hinges and
LatchesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with
Teflon, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12371287, in
Canada 10953437).
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Audio System(s).............................................3-44
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-45
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-58
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-59
Care of Your CDs........................................3-59
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-59
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-59
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-48
Radio with CD............................................3-53
Setting the Time..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-57
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-57
Automatic Ether Injection System......................5-68
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-34
Operation...................................................2-28
Axle, Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric
Shift Control...............................................2-26B
Battery..........................................................5-55
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-6
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Diesel Engine Exhaust.................................2-25
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Exhaust Indicator Light.................................3-40
Hydraulic Systems......................................... 4-6
System Warning Light..................................3-31
Trailer Hand Control Valve.............................. 4-8
Brakes..........................................................5-47
Air .............................................................2-40
Hydraulic....................................................2-38
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure................2-39
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-11
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-65
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-33
Filter Minder Gage..........................................3-43
Finish Damage...............................................5-85
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-59
Flat Tire........................................................5-78
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-34
Manual Transmission....................................5-35
Power Steering...........................................5-45
Windshield Washer......................................5-46
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-33, 5-62
Front Axle......................................................5-63
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs..........5-69
Fuel............................................................... 5-6
Additives...................................................... 5-6
Diesel Engine Fuel........................................ 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-19
Filling Your Tank..........................................5-18
Filter..........................................................5-66
Filter Replacement.......................................5-16Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries............................5-17
Gage.........................................................3-42
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-6
Primary Filter and Water Separator................5-67
Running Out of Fuel....................................5-15
Secondary Filter and Water
Separator/Heater......................................5-68
Very Cold Weather Operation........................5-10
Water in Fuel..............................................5-10
Water in Warning Light.................................3-43
What Fuel to Use.......................................... 5-8
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-89
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-89
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-92
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-88
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-100
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-27
At Least Once a Year..................................6-31
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-28
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-27
Part C - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-32
Part D - Maintenance Record........................6-34
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements............... 6-5
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-35
Operation...................................................2-29
Manual Windows.............................................. 2-8
Marker Lamps................................................3-16
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-45
Outside Convex Mirrors................................2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-46Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-45
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-11
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-64
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-100
O
Odometer......................................................3-26
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-26
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-38
Engine...............................................5-22, 5-26
Low Oil Level Light......................................3-38
Pressure Gage............................................3-37
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............5-29, 5-31, 5-32
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Other Service Items
Air Conditioning System...............................5-70
Automatic Ether Injection System...................5-68
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs.......5-69
Fuel Filter...................................................5-66
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Towing
Power Take-Off (PTO)..................................4-38
Your Vehicle...............................................4-35
Traction
Control System (TCS)..................................4-10
Trailer
Connections................................................4-37
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve........................ 4-8
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-34
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-35
Service Warning Light..................................3-31
Temperature Gage.......................................3-39
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-28
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-29
Trip Odometer................................................3-26
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control.........2-26U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-57
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-6
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-87
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-88
Service Statement.......................................5-87
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-23
Visors...........................................................2-10
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-30
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