belt CHEVROLET KODIAK 2008 Workshop Manual

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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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find
a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls
out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right in front of you. You
can avoid these problems by braking — if you can stop
in time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room.
That is the time for evasive action — steering around the
problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First apply the brakes. SeeBraking on
page 4-4. It is better to remove as much speed as you
can from a possible collision. Then steer around the
problem, to the left or right depending on the space
available.An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you
can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without
removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer
quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel
once you have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-73
Front Axle......................................................5-74
Noise Control System.....................................5-75
Tampering with Noise Control System
Prohibited.................................................5-75
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-76
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-76
Other Service Items........................................5-78
Fuel Filter....................................................5-78
Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator..........5-79
Secondary Fuel Filter and Water Separator/
Heater (Caterpillar
®Diesel).........................5-80
Front Wheel Bearings with
Oil-Filled Hubs..........................................5-81
Tires..............................................................5-82
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................5-82
Wheel Loading.............................................5-83
Dual Tire Operation.......................................5-84
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-84
Buying New Tires.........................................5-85
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-86Tightening the Wheel Nuts.............................5-86
Wheel Replacement......................................5-90
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-92
Appearance Care............................................5-94
Interior Cleaning...........................................5-94
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-95
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces..................................................5-96
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-96
Weatherstrips...............................................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-97
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-97
Finish Care..................................................5-97
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-98
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim..................................................5-98
Tires...........................................................5-99
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-99
Finish Damage.............................................5-99
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-100
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-100
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-100
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Vehicle Identication.....................................5-101
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)................5-101
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-102
Electrical System..........................................5-102
Add-On Electrical Equipment.........................5-102
Headlamp Wiring........................................5-102
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-102
Fusible Links..............................................5-103Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-103
Instrument Panel Fuse Block........................5-103
Underhood Fuse Block................................5-106
Capacities and Specications........................5-109
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................5-115
Engine Drive Belt Routing............................5-117
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Aftermarket Engine Performance
Enhancement Products and
Modications
Some aftermarket engine performance products and
modifications promise a way to increase the horsepower
and torque levels of your vehicle’s powertrain. You
should be aware that these products could have harmful
effects on the performance and life of the engine, exhaust
emission system, transmission, and drivetrain. The
engines, transmissions, and drivetrains have been
designed and built to offer industry leading durability and
performance in the most demanding applications. Engine
power enhancement products may enable the engine to
operate at horsepower and torque levels that could
damage, create failure, or reduce the life of the engine,
engine emission system, transmission, and drivetrain.
Damage, failure, or reduced life of the engine,
transmission, emission system, drivetrain, or other
vehicle components caused by aftermarket engine
performance enhancement products or modifications
may not be covered under your vehicle warranty.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including
some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some
component wear by-products contain and/or emit these
chemicals.
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in remote keyless entry transmitters, may
contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be
necessary. For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, the axle differentials,
propshafts, and transfer case may be damaged if tires
of different sizes, brands or tread types are installed
on the front and rear axles. That damage would not be
covered under your warranty.
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched specific tires for your
vehicle. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly
recommends that you get tires that are the same size,
brand, load range, speed rating, and construction type
(radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original
tires. This way, your vehicle will continue to have tires
that are designed to give the same performance and
vehicle safety, during normal use, as the original tires.
GM recommends replacing tires in sets of six or eight as
applicable. This is because uniform tread depth on all
tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it
did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full
set of tires can affect the braking and handling
performance of your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose
control while driving. If you mix tires of
different sizes, brands, or types (radial
and bias-belted tires) the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have a
crash. Using tires of different sizes,
brands, or types may also cause damage
to your vehicle. Be sure to use the correct
size, brand, and type of tires on your
vehicle’s wheels.
{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,
the wheel rim anges could develop
cracks after many miles of driving. A tire
and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the
wheels on your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces
A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to
remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,
a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution
can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use
spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Many
commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to
preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may
permanently change the appearance and feel of your
interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or
wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents
to clean your vehicle’s interior because they can alter the
appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform
manner.
Some commercial products may increase gloss on your
instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause
annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield under certain
conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety belts only with mild
soap and lukewarm water.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather frequent application may be required. See
Part C: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-31.
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Engine Drive Belt Routing
Air conditioning compressor (A)
Dual Generators (B)Air conditioning compressor (A)
Air brake compressor (B) 8.1L V8 Engine (C4, C5)
8.1L V8 Engine (C6,C7,C8)
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❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(32)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(33)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(34)
❑Air compressor dry element pleated paper air strainer
service (or every 2 months, or every 800 hours,
whichever occurs first).
❑C600, C700, and C800 Gasoline Engines Only:
Engine drive belts service (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first.)(17)
❑Thermostatically controlled engine cooling fan
service.(3) (19)
❑Shields and underhood insulation service.(3) (4) (20)
❑Gasoline Engine: Air compressor remote mounted
air filter dry element pleated paper air strainer
service (or every 6 months or every 1800 hours,
whichever occurs first).37,500 Miles (60 000 km)
❑Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life system.
If engine oil and filter are changed, reset system.
See “Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)” in the
Index.(2) (8)
❑Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).(1) (5)
❑Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(11)
❑Wheels and tires service.(14)
❑Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(6) (36)
❑Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(21)
❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(32)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(33)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(34)
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❑Exhaust system service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(2) (3) (16)
❑Wheel bearing (grease type) service (and whenever
hubs are removed).(22) (36)
❑Wheels and tires service.(14)
❑Isuzu Diesel Engine Only: Adjust valve lash (or every
2,625 hours of engine operation, whichever
occurs first).(18)
❑Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(6) (36)
❑Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(21)
❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(32)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(33)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(34)
❑Air compressor dry element pleated paper air strainer
service (or every 2 months, or every 800 hours,
whichever occurs first).❑C600, C700, and C800 Gasoline Engines Only:
Engine drive belts service (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).(17)
❑Thermostatically controlled engine cooling fan
service.(3) (19)
❑Shields and underhood insulation service.(3) (4) (20)
❑Gasoline Engine: Air compressor remote mounted
air filter dry element pleated paper air strainer
service (or every 6 months or every 1800 hours,
whichever occurs first).
67,500 Miles (108 000 km)
❑Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life system.
If engine oil and filter are changed, reset system.
See “Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)” in the
Index.(2) (8)
❑Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).(1) (5)
❑Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(11)
❑Cooling system service. Clean the cooling system
filler cap with clean water, clean the core, pressure
test the cap and the system for proper pressure
capability, and inspect condition of cooling and heater
hoses and clamps. Replace hoses if cracked,
swollen, or damaged.
❑Wheels and tires service.(14)
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