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CAUTION:
If
the
airbag
readiness
light
ever
comes
on
when
you
have
turned
of
f
the
airbag,
it
means
that
something
may
be
wrong
with
the
airbag
system.
The
right
front
passenger’s
airbag
could
inflate
even
though
the
switch
is
of
f.
If
this
ever
happens,
do
not
let
anyone
whom
the
national
government
has
identified
as
a
member
of
a
passenger
airbag
risk
group
sit
in
the
right
front
passenger’s
position
(for
example,
do
not
secure
a
rear-facing
child
restraint
in
the
right
front
passenger’s
seat)
until
you
have
your
vehicle
serviced.
See
Airbag
Of
f
Switch
on
page
1-56
and
Airbag
Readiness
Light
on
page
3-28
for
more
on
this,
including
important
safety
information.
If
the
word
ON
or
the
on
symbol
is
lit,
it
means
that
the
right
front
passenger’s
frontal
airbag
is
enabled
(may
inflate).
See
Airbag
Of
f
Switch
on
page
1-56
for
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
of
f
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.
3-30
149
151
Table of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls
67
Default Chapter
2
Using this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Bucket Seats
6
Front Seats
6
Lumbar Adjustment
7
Split Bench Seat (80/20 Split)
10
Height Adjustment
11
Rear Seat Operation
14
Rear Seats
14
Safety Belts
15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
15
Why Safety Belts Work
16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Lap-Shoulder Belt
28
Lap Belt
31
Child Restraints
32
Older Children
32
Safety Belt Extender
32
Infants and Young Children
35
Child Restraint Systems
39
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
41
Where to Put the Restraint
42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch)
44
Crew Cab
46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
48
Airbag System
52
Where Are the Airbags
55
When Should an Airbag Inflate
56
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
57
How Does an Airbag Restrain
58
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
58
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
63
Checking the Restraint Systems
64
Restraint System Check
64
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
65
Table of Contents
67
Features and Controls
67
Keys
68
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
69
Battery Replacement
70
Doors and Locks
72
Door Locks
72
Power Door Locks
73
Windows
74
Manual Windows
74
Power Windows
75
Sliding Rear Window
75
Sun Visors
75
New Vehicle Break-In
76
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
76
Ignition Positions
77
Manual Transmission
78
Starter Motor Operation
78
Engine Starter Over-Crank Protection
78
Starting the Gasoline Engine
78
Starting Your Engine
79
Starting the Diesel Engine
80
Engine Alarm and Automatic Shutdown
84
Idle Shutdown
85
High Idle System
86
Exhaust Restrictor (Engine Warm-Up)
88
Engine Checks before Operating
89
Engine Coolant Heater
91
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake
92
Two-Speed Rear Axle
93
Automatic Transmission Operation
95
Manual Transmission Operation
96
Power Take-Off (PTO)
98
Four-Wheel Drive
98
Parking
103
Parking Brake (with Hydraulic Brakes)
104
Parking Brake (with Air Brakes)
107
Parking Brake Burnish Procedure
109
Air Suspension
110
Parking over Things that Burn
110
Engine Exhaust
111
Diesel Particulate Filter (Diesel Engine)
112
Running the Vehicle While Parked
116
Mirrors
117
Manual Rearview Mirror
117
Outside Manual Mirrors
117
Outside Power Mirrors
117
Outside Convex Mirrors
118
Outside Heated Mirrors
118
Storage Areas
119
Center Console Storage
119
Section 3 Instrument Panel
121
Instrument Panel Overview
124
Hazard Warning Flashers
126
Other Warning Devices
126
Horn
126
Tilt Wheel
127
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
127
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
128
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
128
Windshield Wipers
129
Windshield Washer
130
Cruise Control
130
Setting Cruise Control
131
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
132
Resuming a Set Speed
132
Exterior Lamps
134
Headlamps on Reminder
135
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
135
Marker Lamps
136
Instrument Panel Brightness
136
Dome Lamps
136
Entry Lighting
137
Reading Lamps
137
Instrument Panel Switchbank
138
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
139
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
140
Climate Controls
140
Climate Control System
140
Defogging and Defrosting
142
Outlet Adjustment
143
Rear Heating System
144
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
144
Instrument Panel Cluster
145
Speedometer and Odometer
146
Trip Odometer
146
Tachometer
146
Engine Speed Limiter
147
Safety Belt Reminders
147
Safety Belt Reminder Light
147
Airbag Readiness Light
148
Airbag off Light
149
Charging System Light
150
Voltmeter Gage
151
Service Transmission Warning Light
151
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator
152
Brake System Warning Light
152
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
154
Trailer Antilock Brake System Warning Light
154
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
155
Low Coolant Warning Light
155
Driving Your Vehicle
156
Wait to Start Indicator
156
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
156
Maintenance Schedule
157
Oil Pressure Gage
157
Maintenance Schedule
158
Low Oil Level Light
158
Change Engine Oil Light
158
Engine Overspeed Warning Light
159
Engine Shutdown Warning Light
159
Transmission Temperature Gage
159
Exhaust Brake Indicator Light
160
Differential Lock Indicator Light
160
Reduced Engine Power Light
161
Highbeam on Light
161
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator
161
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
162
Power Take-Off Light
162
Check Gages Warning Light
162
Fuel Gage
163
Water in Fuel Warning Light
164
Change Fuel Filter Warning Light
164
Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light
165
Air Filter Restriction Indicator
165
Air Pressure Gage
166
Hourmeter Gage
166
Audio System(S)
167
Setting the Clock
168
Radio(S)
168
Playing the Radio
168
Finding a Station
169
Setting Preset Stations
169
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade
170
Care of Your Cds
171
Playing a CD
171
Radio Messages
171
Care of Your CD Player
172
Playing a Cassette Tape
174
Care of the Cassette Tape Player
176
Theft-Deterrent Feature
177
Radio Reception
178
Fixed Mast Antenna
178
Chime Level Adjustment
178
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
179
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
180
Defensive Driving
180
Control of a Vehicle
181
Drunk Driving
181
Braking
182
Hydraulic Brake Systems
182
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
183
Braking in Emergencies
183
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve
184
Rear Axle Differential Lock Control
185
Traction Control System (TCS)
186
Power Steering
187
Steering
187
Steering in Emergencies
188
Off-Road Recovery
189
Passing
189
Loss of Control
190
Driving at Night
191
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
192
Highway Hypnosis
193
Hill and Mountain Roads
193
Winter Driving
194
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
196
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
197
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
198
Tow Hooks
198
Loading Your Vehicle
199
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
201
Towing
202
Towing Your Vehicle
202
Electrical Connections
204
Trailer Connections
204
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
205
Service and Appearance Care
205
Service
208
Accessories and Modifications
208
California Proposition 65 Warning
209
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
209
Doing Your Own Service Work
210
Engine Fan Breakage
210
Fuel
211
Gasoline Octane
211
Gasoline Specifications
211
Additives
212
Diesel Engine Fuel
213
What Fuel to Use
213
Very Cold Weather Operation
216
Water in Fuel
216
Running out of Fuel
221
Fuel Filter Replacement
222
Fuels in Foreign Countries
223
Filling the Tank
224
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
225
Checking Things under the Hood
226
Hood Latches
226
Engine Oil
227
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
228
When to Add Engine Oil
229
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
230
Engine Oil Additives
231
Engine Oil
232
Checking Engine Oil
232
Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine)
240
Diesel Engines)
241
What to Do with Used Oil
241
When to Change Engine Oil
241
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
242
Automatic Transmission Fluid
247
Manual Transmission Fluid
247
Engine Coolant
248
How to Add Fluid
248
Isuzu 7.8L L6 Engines)
248
What to Use
249
Checking Coolant
250
Adding Coolant
251
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
251
Engine Overheating
252
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
253
Cooling System
254
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
256
Engine Fan Noise
258
Power Steering Fluid
258
Windshield Washer Fluid
259
Adding Washer Fluid
260
Brakes
261
Brake Fluid
261
What to Add
262
Brake Adjustment
263
Air Dryer
264
Battery
270
Vehicle Storage
270
Jump Starting
271
Rear Axle
276
Rear Axle Shift Motor
277
Four-Wheel Drive
277
Front Axle
278
Noise Control System
279
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
279
Bulb Replacement
280
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
280
Other Service Items
282
Fuel Filter
282
Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator
283
Secondary Fuel Filter and Water Separator/Heater
284
Diesel)
284
Front Wheel Bearings with
285
Oil-Filled Hubs
285
Tires
286
Inflation - Tire Pressure
286
How to Check
287
Wheel Loading
287
Dual Tire Operation
288
When It Is Time for New Tires
288
Buying New Tires
289
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
290
Tightening the Wheel Nuts
290
Wheel Replacement
294
If a Tire Goes Flat
296
Appearance Care
298
Interior Cleaning
298
Fabric/Carpet
299
Care of Safety Belts
300
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
300
Weatherstrips
300
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
301
Finish Care
301
Washing Your Vehicle
301
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
302
And Trim
302
Windshield and Wiper Blades
302
Finish Damage
303
Sheet Metal Damage
303
Tires
303
Chemical Paint Spotting
304
Underbody Maintenance
304
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
304
Vehicle Identification
305
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
305
Service Parts Identification Label
306
Electrical System
306
Add-On Electrical Equipment
306
Headlamp Wiring
306
Windshield Wiper Fuses
306
Fusible Links
307
Power Windows and Other Power Options
307
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
307
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
307
Underhood Fuse Block
310
Capacities and Specifications
313
Maintenance Replacement Parts
319
Engine Drive Belt Routing
321
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
325
Introduction
326
Maintenance Requirements
326
Maintenance Schedule
326
Your Vehicle and the Environment
326
How this Section Is Organized
327
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
328
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements
328
Using the Maintenance Schedule
328
Scheduled Maintenance
329
At each Fuel Fill
350
Engine Oil Level Check
350
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
350
At Least Twice a Year
351
Exhaust System Inspection
352
At Least Once a Year
354
Part C: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
355
Part D: Maintenance Record
357
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
361
Default Chapter
361
Customer Assistance Information
361
Customer Assistance and Information
362
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
362
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
363
Customer Assistance Offices
364
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
365
Roadside Assistance Program
365
Collision Damage Repair
366
Repair Facility
366
If a Crash Occurs
367
Insuring Your Vehicle
367
Reporting Safety Defects
369
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
369
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
369
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
369
Service Publications Ordering Information
370
Owner Information
370
Service Manuals
370
Event Data Recorders (Isuzu 7.8L L6 Engine)
371
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
371
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy (Isuzu 7.8L L6 Engine)
371
Navigation System (Isuzu 7.8L L6 Engine)
372
Onstar ® (Isuzu 7.8L L6 Engine)
372
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) (Isuzu 7.8L L6 Engine)
372
Checking Things under the Hood
374
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Chevrolet Kodiak 2008 Specifications
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Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Kodiak 2008
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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