brakes CHEVROLET KODIAK 2009 Service Manual

At Least Twice a Year
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if
contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or
damaged. SeeWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 5-71andWindshield and Wiper Blades on
page 5-91for more information.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
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 more frequent application may be
required. Part C tells you what to use.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all exposed surfaces such as door checks,
door lock bolts, lock strike plates, door hinge bushings,
latches, and dovetail bumper wedges. Where oil
holes are provided, a dripless oil can be used. The seat
adjusters, seat track, door weatherstrips, and rubber
cap bumpers should also be lubricated. Part C tells you
what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Parking Brake Check
Park on a fairly steep hill and hold the vehicle with the
parking brake only. This checks holding ability. See
Parking Brake (With Hydraulic Brakes) on page 2-38or
Parking Brake (With Air Brakes) on page 2-41.
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brakes.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work only in
P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any
other position, your vehicle needs service. On
manual transmission vehicles, the starter should
work only when the clutch pedal is all the way down.
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A
Accessories and Modifications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-22
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-58
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-95
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-38
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Air Pressure Gage..........................................3-47
Air Suspension...............................................2-44
Air Suspension Seats........................................ 1-6
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-28
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Airbag System................................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-58
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-55
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-53
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-58
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-53
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inflates?..................................................1-54
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-52
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-50Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-58
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-33
Antilock Brakes, Trailer System
Warning Light.............................................3-34
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-92
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-89
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-93
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-90
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-88
Finish Care.................................................5-90
Finish Damage............................................5-93
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-89
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-87
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-93
Tires..........................................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-90
Weatherstrips..............................................5-89
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-91
Ashtray.........................................................3-19
Audio System.................................................3-48
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-58
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-58
Radio Reception..........................................3-58
Setting the Clock.........................................3-48
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-57
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Audio System(s).............................................3-49
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-42
Operation...................................................2-27
B
Battery..........................................................5-61
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-6
Brake
Diesel Engine Exhaust.................................2-26
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Exhaust Indicator Light.................................3-41
Trailer Hand Control Valve.............................. 4-6
Brake Fluid....................................................5-52
Brakes..........................................................5-52
Hydraulic Systems......................................... 4-4
Parking Brake Burnish Procedure...................2-43
System Warning Light..................................3-31
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-10
Bucket Seats................................................... 1-2
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-71
Buying New Tires...........................................5-79
C
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Capacities and Specifications..........................5-102
Carbon Monoxide...................................2-45, 4-17
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-89
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-53
Change Fuel Filter Warning Light......................3-45
Charging System Light....................................3-29
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-36
Gages Warning Light...................................3-43
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-22
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-93
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-40
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position...................................1-44
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