ignition CHEVROLET KODIAK 2009 Owner's Manual

{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle
without the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle
can roll. If you have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could
be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground, always
set the parking brake.
To set the hand lever parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down, then pull up on the handle, until
it stops.
If the ignition is on when the parking brake is set, the
brake system warning light will come on.Once the parking brake is applied, slowly remove your
foot from the regular brake pedal, while checking to
see if the vehicle moves. If the vehicle does start
to move, press the regular brake pedal and adjust the
parking brake holding force. See “Parking Brake
Adjustment” later in this section.
If the parking brake still does not set, take the vehicle to
your dealer/retailer for service.
To release the foot pedal parking brake, hold the
regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release handle,
located just above the parking brake pedal.
To release the hand lever parking brake, hold the
regular brake pedal down and push down on the handle
until it stops.
If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released,
the brake system warning light will go off.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon
the vehicles speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to
keep your speed down. When the brake or clutch is
applied the cruise control will shut off.
For vehicles with the exhaust brake option and the
exhaust brake is turned on, the exhaust brake may come
on and try to slow down the vehicle to the set cruise
control speed if the vehicle has accelerated past the set
cruise control speed while going downhill.
Ending Cruise Control
There are four different ways to turn off the cruise
control:
•Step lightly on the brake pedal (manual and
automatic transmissions).
•Press the clutch pedal to the floor (manual
transmissions).
•Move the cruise switch to9.
•Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when
the ignition is turned off.
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Exterior Lamps
The control located to the left of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp control has three positions:
OFF:Turns off all lamps except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
;(Parking Lamps):Turns on the parking lamps,
together with the following:
•Marker Lamps
•Taillamps
•License Plate Lamps
•Instrument Panel Lights
O(Headlamps):Turns on the headlamps, together
with the previously listed lamps and lights.
Change the headlamps from low to high beam by
pulling the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you.
Pull the lever toward you again to return to low beam.
A circuit breaker protects the headlamps. If there is
an electrical overload, the headlamps will flicker on and
off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if
this ever happens.
Headlamps on Reminder
For vehicles with this system, a tone will sound when
the headlamps and/or parking lamps are turned on and
the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required
on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make the headlamps come on
at reduced brightness when the following conditions
are met:
•The ignition is on,
•the exterior lamp control is off, and
•the parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only the headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights,
and other lamps will not be on.When it gets dark, the
DRL indicator light is a
reminder to turn the
headlamps on.
When the headlamps are turned on, the other lamps
that come on with the headlamps will be on.
When the headlamps are turned off, the regular lamps
will go off, and the low-beam headlamps will change
to the reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle the vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay off until the parking brake is
released.
Turn on the regular headlamp system when it is
needed.
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The dome override button is located below the exterior
lamp control.
If the dome override button is pushed in, the dome lamps
will not come on. If a door is left open for an extended
period of time and this helps to prevent the battery
running down.
If the dome override button is in the out position, the
interior lamps will work as usual.
Entry Lighting
The delayed illumination feature allows you to enter or
exit the vehicle with the lights on for about 20 seconds,
after the door is closed or the ignition is cycled.
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with reading lamps, press the button next
to the lamp to turn the lamp on or off.
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Rear Window Defogger
For vehicles with a rear window defogger, a warming
grid is used to remove fog or frost from the rear window.
The rear window defogger only works when the
ignition is in ON/RUN.
<(Rear):Press to turn the rear window defogger on
or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the
rear window defogger is on. Be sure to clear as much
snow from the rear window as possible.
The rear window defogger turns off several minutes
after the button is pressed. The defogger can also be
turned off by turning off the engine.
Notice:Do not use anything sharp on the inside of
the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage
the warming grid, and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a
temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything
similar to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
The vehicle has air outlets on the instrument panel that
adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the
vehicle.
Move the lever on the outlet up or down to direct the
airflow. Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by
opening and closing the louvers. The outlets can be
moved side-to-side to direct the airflow.
Operation Tips
•
Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,
or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The
heater and defroster will work far better, reducing
the chance of fogging the inside of the windows.
•Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
the vehicle.
•Adding outside equipment to the front of the
vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, may affect the
performance of the heating and air conditioning
system. Check with your dealer/retailer before
adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle.
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Speedometer and Odometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in both
miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been
driven, in either miles (used in the United States)
or kilometers (used in Canada).
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has
been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero.
While the engine is running, press the reset button,
located to the right of the trip odometer, to toggle between
the trip odometer and the regular odometer. Holding the
reset button for two seconds while the engine is running
and the trip odometer is displayed, will reset it.
To display the odometer reading with the ignition off,
press the reset button.
The hourmeter gage is accessed through the trip
odometer, for more information seeHourmeter Gage on
page 3-47.
Tachometer
This gage shows the safe operating range for the
engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
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.7.2L Caterpillar Diesel
Engine and Isuzu
6H Diesel Engines
Gasoline and
6.6L DURAMAX®
Diesel Engines
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Airbag Readiness Light
If your vehicle has airbags, there is an airbag readiness
light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag
symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical
system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. The system check includes the
airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring, the
passenger airbag suppression circuit and the crash
sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on
the airbag system, seeAirbag System on page 1-48.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will flash for
a few seconds. Then the
light should go out. This
means the system is ready.
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.The airbag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON/RUN or
START. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it
fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after the
vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it
means the airbag system might not be working
properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not
inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the
vehicle serviced right away.
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and
stays on, it means that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. For example, the right
front passenger airbag could inflate even though
the airbag on-off switch is turned off.
To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the
vehicle serviced right away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 3-27for more information, including
important safety information.
If the word ON is lit, it means that the right front
passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). See
Airbag Off Switch on page 1-55for more on this,
including important safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light
may be located in the
instrument panel cluster, or
with the auxiliary warning
lights in the center of
the instrument panel.
It should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition,
before the engine is running, as a check to show
that it is working.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, have
your vehicle checked right away. You could have a loose
generator drive belt or some other problem.
Driving while this light is on will drain your battery. If you
must drive a short distance with the light on, turn off
your radio and other accessories. Sustained driving with
a generator failure could result in a lack of back-up
braking if the engine quits or the power steering pump
should fail.
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Range Inhibit Warning Indicator
If your vehicle has an Allison 1000/2200/2300/
2500 series automatic transmission, a lighted bar
under the current gear selected will flash.
If your vehicle has an Allison 3000/3500 series automatic
transmission, the current gear selected on the pushbutton
display will flash.
The flashing bar or gear selection indicates that
transmission range shifts may not occur.
For detailed information on shift inhibit limitations, see
the Allison Automatic Transmission Operator’s Manual in
your vehicle for further information.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle has either hydraulic or air brakes. Each
system has different warning lights.
Hydraulic Brake System Warning Lights
Vehicles with hydraulic brake systems have two brake
system warning lights on the instrument panel.
If the brake warning light
comes on, it means that the
fluid level in the master
cylinder reservoir is low or
there is another problem
with your hydraulic brakes.
When it comes on, you will also hear a warning tone.
This light should come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to ON/RUN. If it does not come on, then have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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