CHEVROLET KODIAK 2006 Owners Manual

If an Accident Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident.
•Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all
right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else
in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
•If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do not
leave the scene of an accident until all matters have
been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its
position puts you in danger or you are instructed to
move it by a police officer.
•Give only the necessary and requested information
to police and other parties involved in the accident.
Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame
of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This
will help guard against post-accident legal action.
•If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-5for more information.
•If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the
towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the
tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name,
the service’s name, and the phone number.
•Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is
towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance
information and registration if you keep these items
in your vehicle.
•Gather the important information you will need from
the other driver. Things like name, address, phone
number, driver’s license number, vehicle license
plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
•If possible, call your insurance company from the
scene of the accident. They will walk you through the
information they will need. If they ask for a police
report, phone or go to the police department
headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of
the report for a nominal fee. In some states with “no
fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary.
This is especially true if there are no injuries and both
vehicles are driveable.
•Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your
vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private
collision repair facility to fix the damage, make sure
you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will
have to feel comfortable with their work for a
long time.
•Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and
make sure you understand what work will be
performed on your vehicle. If you have a question,
ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome
this opportunity.
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Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process
In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,
GM recommends that you take an active role in its
repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of
choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Specify to the facility that any required replacement
collision parts be original equipment parts, either new
Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts.
Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your
GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live
with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your
insurance company may initially value the repair using
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair
professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts.
Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be
obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine
GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay
the full cost.
If another party’s insurance company is paying for the
repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair
valuation based on that insurance company’s collision
policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with
that company. In such cases, you can have control of
the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within
reasonable limits.
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying
General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or
General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov;
or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
400 Seventh Street, SW.
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at
1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Place de Ville Tower C
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-862-4389, or write:
GM Medium Duty Truck
Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 44947
Detroit, MI 48244
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specifications for
GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
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Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specifically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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A
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-19
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-36
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-61
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-92
Air Brake.......................................................2-42
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-35
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Air Conditioning System...................................5-74
Air Pressure Gage..........................................3-47
Air Shift Control..............................................2-29
Air Suspension...............................................2-44
Air Suspension Seats........................................ 1-6
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-30
Readiness Light..........................................3-29
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)........ 7-6
Airbag System................................................1-50
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-61
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-58
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-56
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-61
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-56
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....1-56Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-55
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-54
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-50
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-67
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-35
Anti-Lock Brakes, Trailer System
Warning Light.............................................3-36
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-89
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-86
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-90
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-87
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-83
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-85
Finish Care.................................................5-87
Finish Damage............................................5-89
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-86
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-89
Tires..........................................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-90
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-87
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-88
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-20
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Audio System(s).............................................3-48
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-50
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-65
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-67
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-66
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-67
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-67
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-53
Radio with CD............................................3-59
Setting the Time..........................................3-49
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-64
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-64
Automatic Ether Injection System......................5-72
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-36
Operation...................................................2-30
Axle, Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric
Shift Control...............................................2-28
B
Battery..........................................................5-58
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-6
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-8
Diesel Engine Exhaust.................................2-27
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Exhaust Indicator Light.................................3-41Brake (cont.)
Hydraulic Systems......................................... 4-7
System Warning Light..................................3-33
Trailer Hand Control Valve............................4-10
Brakes..........................................................5-49
Air .............................................................2-42
Hydraulic....................................................2-40
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure................2-41
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-11
Bucket Seats................................................... 1-2
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-68
C
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-99
Carbon Monoxide...................................2-45, 4-27
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-86
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-65
Your CD Player...........................................3-67
Your CDs ...................................................3-66
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-49
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-24
Charging System Light....................................3-31
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-38
Gages Warning Light...................................3-44
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-22
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-90
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-41
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab) or
Center Front Position................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-46
Where to Put the Restraint...................1-38, 1-40
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-67
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-89
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-87
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-85
Finish Care.................................................5-87
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-83
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-86Cleaning (cont.)
Tires..........................................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-90
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-87
Weatherstrips..............................................5-86
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-88
Climate Control System...................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
Rear Heating System...................................3-24
Collision Damage Repair................................... 7-7
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Heater, Engine............................................2-26
Low Warning Light.......................................3-37
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-40
Cooling System..............................................5-42
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-3
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors........................................7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-11
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-43
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Diesel Engine
Engine Alarm and Automatic Shutdown...........2-20
Exhaust Brake............................................2-27
Exhaust Restrictor.......................................2-22
Fuel............................................................ 5-7
High Idle System.........................................2-21
Starting......................................................2-15
Differential Lock Control, Rear Axle...................4-11
Differential Lock Indicator Light.........................3-42
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamps .................................................3-16
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-6
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-7Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-15
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-18
City ...........................................................4-23
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-20
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-32
Tow Hooks.................................................4-33
Winter........................................................4-27
Dual Tire Operation.........................................5-76
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-92
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Fusible Links..............................................5-93
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-93
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-94
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-93
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-96
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-93
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-35
Alarm and Automatic Shutdown.....................2-20
Battery.......................................................5-58
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-40
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-38
Checks Before Operating..............................2-24
Coolant..............................................5-38, 5-40
Coolant Heater............................................2-26
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-36
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake........................2-27
Exhaust.....................................................2-45
Exhaust Restrictor.......................................2-22
Fan Breakage............................................... 5-5
Fan Noise..................................................5-47
High Idle System.........................................2-21
Oil .....................................................5-24, 5-28
Oil Life System...........................5-31, 5-33, 5-34
Overheating................................................5-40
Overspeed Warning Light..............................3-40
Reduced Power Light...................................3-42
Shutdown Warning Light...............................3-40
Speed Limiter.............................................3-28
Starter Over-Crank Protection........................2-12
Starting Your Diesel.....................................2-15
Starting Your Gasoline..................................2-13Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-6
Exhaust Brake Indicator Light...........................3-41
Exhaust Restrictor...........................................2-22
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-35
Filter Minder Gage..........................................3-46
Finish Damage...............................................5-89
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-67
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flat Tire........................................................5-82
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-36
Manual Transmission....................................5-37
Power Steering...........................................5-47
Windshield Washer......................................5-48
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-35, 5-65
Front Axle......................................................5-66
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs..........5-73
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Fuel............................................................... 5-6
Additives...................................................... 5-6
Diesel Engine Fuel........................................ 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-21
Filling Your Tank..........................................5-20
Filter..........................................................5-70
Filter Replacement.......................................5-18
Fuels in Foreign Countries............................5-19
Gage .........................................................3-45
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-6
Primary Filter and Water Separator................5-71
Running Out of Fuel....................................5-17
Secondary Filter and Water Separator/Heater....5-71
Very Cold Weather Operation........................5-10
Water in Fuel..............................................5-10
Water in Warning Light.................................3-46
What Fuel to Use.......................................... 5-8
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-94
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-96
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-93G
Gage
Air Pressure...............................................3-47
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-44
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-36
Filter Minder...............................................3-46
Fuel..........................................................3-45
Hourmeter..................................................3-47
Oil Pressure...............................................3-38
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-27
Transmission Temperature.............................3-41
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-32
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specifications............................................... 5-6
Gasoline Engine, Starting.................................2-13
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
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