CHEVROLET KODIAK 2008 Owners Manual

Radio Messages
CAL (Calibration):The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL
displays it means that the radio has not been configured
properly for your vehicle and must be returned to your
dealer/retailer for service.
LOC (Locked):This message displays when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer/retailer.
Playing a CD
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing.
CD displays. If you want to insert a CD with the
ignition off, first press the eject button or the RCL knob.
If you insert a CD with the radio off and the ignition
on, it starts to play.
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped,
if it was the last selected audio source.As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
Care of Your CDs
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced
due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been recorded, and the way the
CD-R has been handled. Handle them carefully.
Store CD-R(s) in their original cases or other protective
cases and away from direct sunlight and dust.
The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc.
If the surface of a CD is damaged, such as cracked,
broken, or scratched, the CD does not play properly
or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up
CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole
and the outer edge.
If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a soft, lint free
cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it.
Make sure the wiping process starts from the center
to the edge.
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Care of Your CD Player
Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the
CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer
and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of
the recorded CD with a marking pen.
The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised,
due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal to the CD player mechanism.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD, or more than
one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an
attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs,
the CD player could be damaged. While using the
CD player, use only CDs in good condition without
any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the
CD player and the loading slot free of foreign
materials, liquids, and debris.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this
section.1 PREV (Previous):Press to go to the beginning of the
current track if more than eight seconds have played.
The track number displays. If this pushbutton is held or
pressed more than once, the player continues moving
backward through the CD.
2 NEXT:Press to go to the next track. The track
number displays. If this pushbutton is held or pressed
more than once, the player continues moving forward
through the CD.
3 REV (Reverse):Press and hold to reverse quickly
within a track. Release to play the passage. The elapsed
time of the track displays.
4 FWD (Forward):Press and hold to advance quickly
within a track. Release to play the passage. The elapsed
time of the track displays.
5 RDM (Random):Press to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order. RND displays. Press
again to turn off random play. OFF displays.
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6 RPT (Repeat):Press once to hear a track over
again. RPT displays. The current track continues to
repeat. Press again to turn off repeat play. OFF displays.
oSEEKp:Press the left or right arrow to go to
the previous or to the next track. The track number
displays. If either arrow is held or pressed more than
once, the player continues moving backward or forward
through the CD.
RCL (Recall):Press this to see the current track
number or how long the current track has been playing.
AM FM:Press to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for
future listening.
CD:Press to play a CD when listening to the radio.
CD displays if a CD is loaded.
Z(Eject):Press to eject a CD. Eject can be activated
with either the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded
with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed
first.
CD Messages
If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
•It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
•You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
•The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
•The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour
and try again.
•There could have been a problem while burning
the CD.
•The label could be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio
displays an error message, write it down and provide it
to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem.
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Playing a Cassette Tape
The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes
longer than that are so thin they might not work well in
this player. The longer side with the tape visible
should face to the right. If you hear nothing or hear a
garbled sound, the tape might not be in squarely.
Press the
Z(eject) button to remove the tape and
start over.
If the ignition and the radio are off, press the eject
button or the RCL knob to insert and to begin play of a
tape. If the ignition is on and the radio is off, the
tape can be inserted and begins playing. CAS (cassette)
displays when a tape is inserted.
While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUDIO, and
SEEK controls just as you do for the radio. The radio
displays UP if the top side of the tape is playing.
DN (Down) appears if the bottom side is playing.
The tape player plays the other side of the tape when
it reaches the end.Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players
works in the cassette tape player. See “CD Adapter Kits”
later for more information.
The tape bias is set automatically when a metal or
chrome tape is inserted.
If an error displays, see “Cassette Tape Messages” later
in this section.
1 PREV (Previous):The tape must have at least
three seconds of silence between each selection for
previous to work. Press this pushbutton to go to
the previous selection on the tape if the current selection
has been playing for less than three seconds. If pressed
when the current selection has been playing from
three to 13 seconds, it goes to the beginning of the
previous selection or the beginning of the current
selection, depending on the position on the tape.
If pressed when the current selection has been playing
for more than 13 seconds, it goes to the beginning
of the current selection. Pressing this pushbutton
multiple times increases the number of selections to
be searched back, up to−9. Pressing the NEXT
pushbutton cancels the selections.
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2 NEXT:The tape must have at least three seconds of
silence between each selection for next to work.
Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the
tape. Pressing this pushbutton multiple times in the
next mode increases the number of selections to
be searched forward. Pressing the PREV pushbutton
cancels the selections.
3 REV (Reverse):Press to quickly reverse the tape.
FR displays. The radio plays while the tape reverses.
Press it again to return to playing speed. Select stations
during reverse operation by using the TUNE or SEEK
controls or by using the scan or preset scan features.
4 FWD (Forward):Press to quickly advance the
tape. FF displays. The radio plays while the tape
advances. Press again to return to playing speed.
Select stations during forward operation by using the
TUNE or SEEK controls or by using the scan or preset
scan features.
5 SIDE:Press to play the other side of the tape.6 RPT (Repeat):The tape must have at least three
seconds of silence between each selection for repeat to
work. Press and release to hear a selection over again.
RPT displays. Press again to turn off repeated play.
OFF displays.
oSEEKp:The tape must have at least three
seconds of silence between each selection for seek to
work. The left arrow is the same as the PREV
pushbutton and the right arrow is the same as the
NEXT pushbutton. If either the left or right arrow is
held or pressed more than once, the player continues
moving backward or forward through the tape.
AM FM:Press to listen to the radio when a tape is
playing. The inactive tape remains inside the radio for
future listening.
TAPE:Press to play a cassette tape when listening to
the radio. CAS displays when a tape is loaded.
Z(Eject):Press to eject a tape. Eject can be
activated with the radio off. Cassette tapes can be
loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button
is pressed first.
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Care of the Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they are not properly stored, they may
not operate properly or may cause failure of the
tape player.
The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. The radio may display CLN to
indicate that the tape player has been used for 50 hours
without resetting the tape clean timer. If this message
appears on the display, the cassette tape player
needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but it should
be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage
to the tapes and player. If there is a reduction in sound
quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape
or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no
improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape
head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.
The recommended cleaning cassette is available
through your dealer/retailer.The cut tape detection feature of the cassette tape
player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged
tape. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being
ejected, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE button for two seconds
until the radio produces one beep. CAS will flash
on the display for five seconds.
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning time.
After the cleaning cassette is ejected, the cut tape
detection feature will be active again.
A non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a
cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head
can be used. This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may not
clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning
cassette is not recommended.
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After the player is cleaned, press and hold the eject
button for three seconds to reset the CLN indicator.
The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette
tape is in good condition before the tape player is
serviced.
Cassette Tape Messages
ERR (Error):If the player detects a tight or broken
tape, this message displays and the player ejects the
tape. The radio goes back to playing the last station
selected.
CLN (Clean):If this message displays, the cassette
tape player needs to be cleaned. It still plays tapes, but
it should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent
damage to the tapes and player. See “Care of the
Cassette Tape Player” later in this section.
If the cassette is not playing correctly, for any other
reason, try a known good cassette.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio
displays an error message, write it down and provide it
to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem.
CD Adapter Kits
It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit
with the cassette tape player after deactivating the
tight/loose tape sensor feature on the tape player.
To deactivate this feature, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE button for two seconds
until one beep is produced. CAS flashes, indicating
that the TIGHT/LOOSE TAPE sensor feature is
no longer active.
4. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot.
The override feature remains active until the
Zbutton
is pressed.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by
learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it does
not operate and LOC, LOCK, or LOCKED could display.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio does not
operate if stolen.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during
normal radio reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory
power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with each other.
For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost
the power levels during the day, and then reduce
these levels during the night. Static can also occur when
things like storms and power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble
on your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals reach
only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or
hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound
to fade in and out.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever
become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the
mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still
tightened to its base. If tightening is required, tighten by
hand, then with a wrench one quarter turn.
Chime Level Adjustment
The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime level.
To change the volume level of the chime, press and hold
pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power
off. The volume level will change from the normal
level to loud, and HI will appear on the radio display.
To change back to the default or normal setting, press
and hold pushbutton 6 again. The volume level will
change from the loud level to normal, and LO will appear
on the radio display. Each time the chime volume is
changed, three chimes will sound as an example of the
new volume selected. Removing the radio and not
replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will
disable vehicle chimes.
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle..........4-2
Defensive Driving...........................................4-2
Drunk Driving.................................................4-3
Control of a Vehicle........................................4-3
Braking.........................................................4-4
Hydraulic Brake Systems.................................4-4
Antilock Brake System (ABS)...........................4-5
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-5
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve......................4-6
Rear Axle Differential Lock Control....................4-7
Traction Control System (TCS).........................4-8
Steering........................................................4-9
Off-Road Recovery.......................................4-11
Passing.......................................................4-11
Loss of Control.............................................4-12Driving at Night............................................4-13
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads..................4-14
Highway Hypnosis........................................4-15
Hill and Mountain Roads................................4-15
Winter Driving..............................................4-16
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,
or Snow...................................................4-19
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out.................4-20
Tow Hooks..................................................4-20
Loading Your Vehicle....................................4-21
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.......4-23
Towing..........................................................4-24
Towing Your Vehicle.....................................4-24
Trailer Connections.......................................4-26
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
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Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the
unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to
wear your safety belt — SeeSafety Belts: They Are for
Everyone on page 1-11.
{CAUTION:
Assume that other road users (pedestrians,
bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what
they might do and be ready. In addition:
Allow enough following distance between
you and the driver in front of you.
Focus on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause collisions
resulting in injury or possible death. These
simple defensive driving techniques could
save your life.
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