key CHEVROLET KODIAK 2007 User Guide

To lock or unlock your door from the outside, use
your key.
To lock the door from
the inside, slide the
manual lever on
the door down. To
unlock the door, slide
the manual lever up.Power Door Locks
If your vehicle has
power door locks, press
the bottom of the
power door lock switch
to lock all the doors
at once. To unlock all
the doors at once, press
the top of the power
door lock switch.
When a door is locked, the inside door handle will
not work.
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Ignition Positions
With your key in the ignition switch, you can turn it
to five different positions.
A (ACCESSORY):This position allows you to use
things like the radio, power windows and the
windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get
into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it
toward you. Your steering wheel will remain
locked, just as it was before you inserted the key.B (LOCK):This position locks your ignition,
steering wheel and transmission. It is a
theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to
remove your key when the ignition is turned
to LOCK.
C (OFF):This position lets you turn off the engine
but still turn the steering wheel. It does not lock
the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if
you must have your vehicle in motion while the
engine is off.
D (RUN):This is the position for driving.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ACCESSORY or RUN position with the
engine off. You may not be able to start your
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for
an extended period of time.
E (START):This position starts your engine.
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Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transaxle. Also, always remember
to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the
key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after it has
been parked for an extended period of time.
Engine Starter Over-Crank
Protection
Your vehicle may have an engine starter
over-crank protection system. If the starter motor
overheats and shuts off due to over-cranking,
the motor must cool down before it will reset and
allow starter operation. It can take up to
six minutes before the starter will work again.
Starting the Gasoline Engine
The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) shows the code letter for your
engine. Use this number to verify the type of
engine in your vehicle. SeeVehicle Identication
Number (VIN) on page 340. Follow the proper steps
to start the engine.
To start a diesel engine, seeStarting the Diesel
Engine on page 100.
Automatic Transmission
Set the parking brake and move your shift lever to
NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P), if so equipped. Your
engine will not start in any other position — that is a
safety feature.
Manual Transmission
Set the parking brake, shift to neutral NEUTRAL (N)
and hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting
the engine.
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Starter Motor Operation
•The starter motor will disengage if you release
the key or the engine reaches a predetermined
engine speed.
•To prevent overheating, the starter motor will
disengage after continuously operating for
15 seconds. You must release the key
from the start position to re-engage the starter.
•The starter motor will not engage if the engine
is already running.
•The starter motor will disengage if, after
two seconds, the starter pinion gear does not
engage the flywheel or there is no engine
rpm signal from the engine speed sensor.
Starting Your Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn
your ignition key to START. When the
engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed
will go down as your engine gets warm.2. If the engine does not start in 10 seconds,
push the accelerator pedal all the way down
and crank the engine for five more seconds,
unless it starts sooner.
3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but
then stops, it could be flooded with too much
gasoline.
Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool
down. Do Steps 1 through 3 again.
When the engine starts, let go of the key and
the accelerator pedal.
Notice:Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics in your vehicle. If you add
electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the way the engine operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your
dealer. If you do not, your engine might not
perform properly. Any resulting damage would
not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty.
If you ever need to have your vehicle towed, see
Towing Your Vehicle on page 241.
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Starting the Diesel Engine
Your vehicle’s diesel engine starts differently than
a gasoline engine. Read the following pages to
learn how to start, restart, warm-up, and stop your
diesel engine.
The information applies to Caterpillar
®Diesel
Engine, 6.6L DURAMAX®Diesel Engine, Isuzu 6H
Diesel Engine, unless otherwise noted.
If you have a Caterpillar
®Diesel Engine, also refer
to your Caterpillar®Diesel Engine Operation &
Maintenance Manual for the starting procedure.
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in
any other position — that is a safety feature.
To restart when you are already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P)
only when your vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
Move your shift lever to NEUTRAL and hold the
clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine.
Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all
the way down — that is a safety feature.
Starting Your Engine
1. Turn your ignition key to RUN.
Observe the wait to start light. SeeWait to
Start Indicator on page 174. This light may not
come on if the engine is hot.
If you have a Caterpillar
®diesel engine, see
your Caterpillar®Diesel Engine Operation
& Maintenance Manual for proper wait to start
light operation.
2. As soon as the wait to start light goes off,
immediately turn the ignition key to START.
When the engine starts, let go of the key.
If your vehicle is equipped with a DURAMAX
®
6600 Diesel Engine, it has a fast warm-up
glow plug system. The wait to start light
will illuminate for a much shorter time than
most diesel engines, due to the rapid heating
of the glow plug system.
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Notice:Holding your key in START for longer
than 15 seconds at a time will cause your
battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
Notice:If the wait to start light stays on
after starting your vehicle, your vehicle may
not run properly. Have your vehicle serviced
right away.
3. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds
of cranking, turn the ignition key to OFF. Wait
one minute for the starter to cool, then try
the same steps again.
If you are trying to start your engine after you
have run out of fuel, seeRunning Out of Fuel
on page 262.
When your engine is cold, let it run for a few
minutes before you move your vehicle. This lets
oil pressure build up. Your engine will sound louder
when it is cold.
Notice:If you are not in an idling vehicle and
the engine overheats, you would not be there to
see the overheated engine indication. This
could damage your vehicle. Do not let your
engine run when you are not in your vehicle.Cold Weather Starting
If your vehicle has the 6.6L DURAMAX®Diesel
Engine and the Isuzu 6H Diesel Engine, the
following notice applies:
Notice:Your diesel engine has an electric air
intake heater system which reduces white
smoke and helps start the engine in cold
weather. Do not spray starting uid into the air
intake where it can contact the heater elements.
If you do not have the GM Automatic Ether
Injection System, do not use starting uid or
you could damage your engine. If you have the
GM system, use only GM approved starting
uid that has been tested to establish
compatibility with the air inlet heater system.
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Stopping the Diesel Engine
1. Set the parking brake and shift to
NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P).
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
If your vehicle has a two-speed axle, see
Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control on
page 113.
If you have a Caterpillar
®diesel engine, see your
Caterpillar®Diesel Engine Operation &
Maintenance Manual for additional information.
Diesel Engine Warm-Up
Several factors affect how quickly your diesel
engine warms up. These can include outside
temperature, engine load, idle time and your
vehicle’s option content. Your vehicle may be
equipped with some features that can help
the engine reach operating temperature sooner.
Some of these features are discussed below.Also, remember that an automatic transmission
adds heat to the cooling system through the heat
exchanger in the radiator. Because of this,
vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions
are often able to retain engine coolant heat better
than manual transmission vehicles.
See your Caterpillar
®Operation & Maintenance
manual for additional diesel engine warm-up
information.
If Your Diesel Engine Will Not Start
If you have run out of fuel, seeRunning Out of
Fuel on page 262.
If you are not out of fuel, and your engine will not
start, do this:
Turn your ignition key to RUN. Immediately after
the wait to start light goes off, turn the ignition key
to START.
If the light does not go off, wait a few seconds, then
try starting your engine again. And, see your dealer
as soon as you can for a starting system check.
If the light comes on and then goes off and you
know your batteries are charged, but your engine
still will not start, your vehicle needs service.
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•If the engine coolant temperature gage needle
goes into the hot area on the gage, stop the
engine and find the cause of the overheating.
SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Gage on
page 173for more information.
•If you have air brakes, the dual-needle air
pressure gage should read at least 115 psi
(790 kPa) for both service systems before you
try to move the vehicle. When air pressure
is below 60 psi (420 kPa), the LOW AIR light
will come on and you will hear a tone
alarm. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 169for more information. If the pressure
does not build up or drops during warm-up,
stop the engine and find the cause before you
try to move the vehicle. Recommended air
pressure before driving is 120 psi (830 kPa).
SeeAir Pressure Gage on page 183for
more information.
•The charging system light should come on
when the ignition key is turned to RUN or
START and should go out when the engine is
running above idle. If the light does not go
out or comes back on during normal engine
operation, have the charging system checked
right away. (This light tells you if thegenerator is not charging; it does not reflect
the condition of the battery.) SeeCharging
System Light on page 167for more
information.
•The voltmeter charge indicator gage tells you
the condition of your battery’s charge. The
gage should be in the center area during
engine operation. The red area on the
left indicates an undercharge condition; the
red area on the right indicates an overcharge.
If the gage is in either red area, have the
battery and charging system checked
right away. SeeVoltmeter Gage on page 168
for more information.
Notice:Do not allow the engine to operate at
low idle for more than ve minutes. This
can cause low engine operating temperatures
which can affect engine operation and
reduce engine life. Engine idle speed should
be increased to 1200 rpm whenever extended
idle is required. Once started, the engine
should be placed under load to allow the
engine coolant temperature to reach 150°F
(66°C) before shutting off the engine.
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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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Engine Speed Limiter
All engines have electronic engine speed limiting.
The engine limited speeds range between
2,900 and 4,400 rpm depending on engine option
content.
Engine Road Speed Governor
This system controls maximum vehicle speed
automatically and reduces engine power
until vehicle speed gets down to maximum
governed speed.
The default setting for C4500 and C5500 models
up to 19,500 lbs GVWR is 80 to 85 mph
(128 to 136 km/h). Most other models have a
default setting of 75 mph (120 km/h), although
some tire sizes and tread patterns may limit
maximum speed to 55 to 65 mph (86 to 105 km/h).
You may have a label on the headliner of your
vehicle with more information on your engine
road speed governor. See your GM dealer
for assistance with programming your engine
limited speed.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a light
will come on for several seconds to remind
people to fasten their safety belts.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay
on for several seconds.
Safety Belt Reminder Tone
If your vehicle has this feature, when you turn
your key to RUN or START, a tone will sound for
several seconds to remind people to fasten
their safety belts.
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