engine overheat CHEVROLET KODIAK 2009 User Guide

Engine Overheating
You will find an engine coolant temperature gage, as
well as a low coolant warning light, on your vehicle’s
instrument panel. SeeEngine Coolant Temperature
Gage on page 3-34andLow Coolant Warning Light on
page 3-35for more information.
Your vehicle also has a check gages warning light on
the instrument panel. SeeCheck Gages Warning
Light on page 3-43for more information.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
{CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant before you
open the hood.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
If you keep driving when your engine is overheated,
the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could
be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats,
and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.
Notice:If the engine catches fire because of being
driven with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly
damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine
An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can
indicate a serious problem. SeeLow Coolant Warning
Light on page 3-35for more information.
If you get an engine overheat warning with no low
coolant light, but see or hear no steam, the problem may
not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a
little too hot when you:
•Climb a long hill on a hot day.
•Stop after high-speed driving.
•Idle for long periods in traffic.
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If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try this for a minute or so:
1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral)
while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the
road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let
the engine idle.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and open the windows as necessary.
3. If climbing a hill, downshift to raise engine and fan
speeds.
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can
drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes.
If the warning does not come back on, you can drive
normally.
If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull
over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
If there is still no sign of steam, you can push down the
accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as
fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while
you are parked. If you still have the warning, turn off
the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it
cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.Engine Fan Noise
Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When
the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide
more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving
conditions, the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves
fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy
vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside
temperatures, the fan speed increases when the clutch
engages. So you may hear an increase in fan noise.
This is normal and should not be mistaken as the
transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is merely
the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will
slow down when additional cooling is not required and
the clutch disengages.
You may also hear this fan noise when you start the
engine. It will go away as the fan clutch disengages.
Power Steering Fluid
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-5to determine
when to check your power steering fluid.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to the
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer
first. Some electrical equipment can damage
the vehicle and the damage would not be covered
by the vehicle’s warranty. Some add-on electrical
equipment can keep other components from
working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery, even if
the vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to the vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-58.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the lights
to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this
happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker inside the motor and a circuit breaker or fuse in
the fuse block. If the motor overheats, the wipers will
stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by
an electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed.
Fusible Links
A fusible link is a short piece of wire several gauge
sizes smaller than the circuit it protects. It will melt in an
overload situation, opening the circuit.
The starter and other circuits have fusible links. The size
is printed on the insulation. If the insulation is burned
beyond recognition, consult your dealer/retailer for the
proper size. Replace a fusible link with one of the same
size and insulation type. Fusible link insulation is a
special purpose high-temperature material.
Some examples of circuits with fusible links are the
hydraulic brake booster motor feed circuit, the generator
output circuit, and the intake heater feed circuit in
vehicles with a diesel engine.
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Engine (cont.)
Overheating................................................5-48
Overspeed Warning Light..............................3-40
Reduced Power Light...................................3-42
Shutdown Warning Light...............................3-40
Speed Limiter.............................................3-25
Starter Over-Crank Protection........................2-12
Starting Diesel............................................2-14
Starting the Gasoline...................................2-12
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-12
Exhaust Brake Indicator Light...........................3-41
Exhaust Restrictor...........................................2-22
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-38
Filter Minder Gage..........................................3-46
Finish Damage...............................................5-93
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-58
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flat Tire........................................................5-85
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-42
Power Steering...........................................5-49
Windshield Washer......................................5-50
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-30, 5-68Front Axle......................................................5-69
Front Wheel Bearings with
Oil-Filled Hubs............................................5-75
Fuel............................................................... 5-6
Additives...................................................... 5-7
Change Filter Warning Light..........................3-45
Diesel Engine Fuel........................................ 5-8
Driving for Better Economy............................. 4-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-22
Filling the Tank...........................................5-20
Filter..........................................................5-72
Filter Replacement.......................................5-18
Fuels in Foreign Countries............................5-19
Gage .........................................................3-44
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-7
Primary Filter and Water Separator................5-73
Running Out of Fuel....................................5-17
Secondary Filter and Water
Separator/Heater......................................5-74
Very Cold Weather Operation........................5-11
Water in Fuel..............................................5-11
Water in Warning Light.................................3-45
What Fuel to Use.......................................... 5-8
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-96
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-96
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-99
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-95
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