interior lights CHEVROLET KODIAK 2009 Owners Manual

Marker Lamps
For vehicles with this feature, the marker and clearance
lamps can be manually blinked.
The marker lamp defeat
switch is located in the
instrument panel
switchbank.
Press and hold the bottom of the switch to turn off the
marker and clearance lamps. When the switch is
released, the marker and clearance lamps will come
back on.
Instrument Panel Brightness
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the right of
the exterior lamp control.
Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights. When
the thumbwheel is moved to the first position, the radio
display and transmission selection display will go to
full intensity. The instrument panel cluster will also be
dimly lit. Moving the thumbwheel up to the next position
will activate the interior dome lamps.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when a door is opened.
The dome lamps can be turned on by moving the
thumbwheel, located to the right of the exterior lamp
control, all the way up to the second position. In this
position, the dome lamps will remain on whether a door
is open or closed.
The dome override button can set the dome lamps
to automatically come on when a door is open, or to
remain off.
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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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Mirrors and Sun Visors Check
Check that friction joints hold mirrors and sun visors in
place.
Seat Adjuster Check
When adjusting a manual seat, be sure seat adjusters
latch by attempting to move the seat after latching.
Lamps Check
Check panel lighting, warning lights, indicator lights, and
interior lamps. On the outside, check: license plate lamps,
sidemarker lamps, reflectors or lights on outside mirrors,
headlamps, parking lamps, identification and clearance
lamps, taillamps, brake lamps, turn signals, backup
lamps, and hazard warning flashers. Have headlamp aim
checked at once if beams seem improperly aimed.
Glass, Mirrors, Lamps, and/or
Reflectors Condition Check
Look for broken, scratched, dirty, or damaged glass,
mirrors, lamps, or reflectors that could reduce the view
or visibility or cause injury. Replace, clean, or repair
promptly.
Door Latches Check
Check that doors close, latch, and lock tightly. Check for
broken, damaged, or missing parts that might prevent
tight latching.
Hood Latches Check
Check that the hood closes firmly. Check for broken,
damaged, loose, or missing parts that might prevent tight
latching. Make sure the secondary latch, if the vehicle
has one, keeps the hood from opening all the way when
the primary latch is released.
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