fuel CHEVROLET KODIAK 2009 Manual PDF

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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
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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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Diesel Engine.................................................2-26
Engine Alarm and Automatic Shutdown...........2-18
Exhaust Restrictor.......................................2-22
Fuel............................................................ 5-8
High Idle System.........................................2-20
Starting......................................................2-14
Diesel Particulate Filter....................................2-46
Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light................3-46
Differential Lock Control, Rear Axle..................... 4-7
Differential Lock Indicator Light.........................3-41
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-5
Dome Lamps .................................................3-16
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-6
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-7
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-13
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-15
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-16
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-14
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-19
Tow Hooks.................................................4-20
Winter........................................................4-17
Driving for Better Fuel Economy......................... 4-2
Dual Tire Operation.........................................5-78E
EDR .............................................................7-11
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-95
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-96
Fusible Links..............................................5-95
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-95
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-96
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-96
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-99
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-95
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-38
Alarm and Automatic Shutdown.....................2-18
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-36
Checks Before Operating..............................2-23
Coolant......................................................5-47
Coolant Heater............................................2-25
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-34
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake........................2-26
Drive Belt Routing......................................5-110
Exhaust.....................................................2-45
Exhaust Restrictor.......................................2-22
Fan Breakage............................................... 5-6
Fan Noise..................................................5-49
High Idle System.........................................2-20
Oil ....................................5-24, 5-27, 5-28, 5-32
Oil Life System...........................5-35, 5-36, 5-38
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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
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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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Gage
Air Pressure...............................................3-47
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-43
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-34
Filter Minder...............................................3-46
Fuel..........................................................3-44
Hourmeter..................................................3-47
Oil Pressure...............................................3-38
Speedometer..............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Transmission Temperature.............................3-40
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-30
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specifications............................................... 5-7
Gasoline Engine, Starting.................................2-12
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-95
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-71
Daytime Running Lamp................................3-15
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14Heater...........................................................3-20
Engine Coolant...........................................2-25
High Idle System............................................2-20
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-42
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-15
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-16
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-22
Latches......................................................5-23
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
Hourmeter Gage.............................................3-47
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-11
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-77
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-24
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Switchbank.................................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-62
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K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-16
Marker.......................................................3-16
Reading.....................................................3-17
Lap Belt........................................................1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-24
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-40
Light
Airbag Off..................................................3-28
Airbag Readiness........................................3-27
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-33
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Change Engine Oil......................................3-39
Change Fuel Filter Warning..........................3-45
Charging System.........................................3-29
Check Gages Warning.................................3-43
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-42
Diesel Particulate Filter Warning....................3-46
Differential Lock Indicator..............................3-41
Engine Overspeed Warning...........................3-40Light (cont.)
Engine Shutdown Warning............................3-40
Exhaust Brake Indicator................................3-41
Highbeam On.............................................3-42
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-35
Low Oil Level.............................................3-39
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-43
Power Take-Off...........................................3-43
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator.....................3-31
Reduced Engine Power................................3-42
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-26
Service Transmission Warning.......................3-30
Trailer Antilock Brake System Warning............3-34
Wait to Start Indicator..................................3-35
Water in Fuel Warning.................................
3-45
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-17
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-20
Locks
Door ........................................................... 2-6
Power Door .................................................. 2-7
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-40
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Maintenance, Replacement Parts.....................5-108
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-26
At Least Once a Year..................................6-30
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-27
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-26
PartC-Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-31
PartD-Maintenance Record........................6-33
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements............... 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-36
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-42
Operation...................................................2-28
Manual Windows.............................................. 2-9
Marker Lamps................................................3-16
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-51
Outside Convex Mirrors................................2-52
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-52
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-51
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-51
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-13
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-10
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-70
O
Odometer......................................................3-25
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-25
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Engine...............................5-24, 5-27, 5-28, 5-32
Low Oil Level Light......................................3-39
Pressure Gage............................................3-38
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............5-35, 5-36, 5-38
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-13
Other Service Items
Front Wheel Bearings with
Oil-Filled Hubs.........................................5-75
Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator.........5-73
Secondary Fuel Filter and Water
Separator/Heater......................................5-74
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-19
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Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors............................................. 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-59
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-60
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-19
Routing, Engine Drive Belt..............................5-110
Running Out of Fuel........................................5-17
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-50
S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-26
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-89
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Lap Belt .....................................................1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-24
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-26
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-11
Safety Warnings and Symbols............................... ii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements.................. 6-4Seats
Air Suspension Seats.................................... 1-6
Bucket Seats................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation....................................1-10
Split Bench Seat........................................... 1-6
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-44
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-42
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-40
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-44
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications......................... 5-3
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................ 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-5
Engine Fan Breakage.................................... 5-6
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
Transmission Warning Light..........................3-30
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-58
Setting the Clock............................................3-48
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-93
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Sliding Rear Windows....................................... 2-9
Snow Plow....................................................4-22
Specifications, Capacities...............................5-102
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Split Bench Seat.............................................. 1-6
Starting Diesel Engine.....................................2-14
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Loading......................................................4-20
Running While Parked..................................2-50
Symbols......................................................... iii
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-11
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-94
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-94
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visors............................................................. 2-9
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-30
W
Wait to Start Indicator......................................3-35
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-23
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... ii
Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light......................3-43
Water
Fuel..........................................................5-11
Water in Fuel Warning Light.............................3-45
What Fuel to Use............................................. 5-8Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-80
Front Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs................5-75
Loading......................................................5-78
Replacement...............................................5-84
Tightening the Wheel Nuts............................5-80
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Windows......................................................... 2-8
Manual........................................................ 2-9
Power ......................................................... 2-9
Sliding Rear................................................. 2-9
Windshield
Washer........................................................ 3-9
Washer Fluid..............................................5-50
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-71
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-91
Wiper Fuses...............................................5-95
Wipers......................................................... 3-8
Winter Driving................................................4-17
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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