2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK light

300,000 Miles (480 000 km)
❑Remove, disassemble, clean and inspect the air
brake air dryer (or every 3 years, or 10,800 hours,
whichever occurs first). Replace desiccant on
Bendix-Westinghouse units.
Footnotes
† = The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
(1)= If your vehicle has an Allison automatic
transmission, your GM owner’s manual is supplemented
by an Allison Transmission
®Operator’s Manual.
Always refer to these manuals for related maintenance
services.
(2)= Refer to the Caterpillar
®Diesel Engine Operation
and Maintenance Manual for oil recommendations
and change intervals.
(3)= An Emission Control Service.
(4)= A Noise Emission Control Device.
(5)= Applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.(6)= Check fluid level in brake master cylinder, power
steering pump, axle, transmission and hydraulic
spring parking brake pump (if equipped). A low fluid
level in the brake master cylinder can indicate
worn brake linings and should be checked accordingly.
(7)= Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect caliper assemblies. Check brake
pedal for excessive free play or travel (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first) and have serviced if
needed. Check brakes more often if driving habits
and conditions result in frequent braking.
(8)= Inspect parking brake drum and linings for wear or
cracks and check linkage and adjustment.
(9)= This vehicle has the GM Oil Life System. This
system will show you when to change the engine oil and
filter – usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and
7,500 miles (12 000 km) since your last oil change.
Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on
before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle
more than 7,500 miles (12 000 km) or 12 months
without an oil and filter change.
Remember to reset the Oil Life System whenever the oil
is changed. For more information, seeChange Engine
Oil Light on page 3-39.
6-19

At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light (if equipped)
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors
and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing
its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed
safety belts replaced.
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that
streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-80.
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.
6-25

Exhaust System Check
Be alert for any changes in the sound of the exhaust
system or any smell of fumes. These are signs the
system may be leaking. Have it checked and/or repaired
at once. Refer toEngine Exhaust on page 2-37and
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked on
page 2-38.
Windshield Wipers and Washers Check
Check operation and condition of the wiper blades.
Check the flow of the washer spray.
Defroster Check
Move the control to the defrost symbol and the fan to HI
or the high symbol. Then check the airflow from the
ducts at the inside base of the windshield.
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
Reectors 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.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-61
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-44
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-86
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-47, 3-50, 3-54
Air Bag
Off Light.....................................................3-28
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Air Bag System..............................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-61
Air Bag Off Switch.......................................1-55
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-53
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-60
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?....................1-53
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? . . 1-54
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?...................1-53
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-52
Air Brake.......................................................2-35
Air Brake System Warning Light........................3-33
Air Brake Systems..........................................5-50
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-30
Air Conditioning System...................................5-67Air Connections..............................................4-36
Air Dryer.......................................................5-50
Air Pressure Gage..........................................3-44
Air Shift Control (Automatic Transmission)..........2-27
Air Suspension...............................................2-27
Air Suspension Seats........................................ 1-6
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-5
All Overseas Locations...................................... 7-4
Allison Transmission
®External Filters...............5-100
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..................5-82
AM ...............................................................3-57
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-46
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-59
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-34
Anti-Lock Brakes, Trailer System
Warning Light.............................................3-35
Appearance Care............................................5-76
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-79
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-83
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-77
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-80
Finish Damage............................................5-83
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-82
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-83
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-84
Weatherstrips..............................................5-79
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
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Audio System(s).............................................3-45
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-46
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-57
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-59
Care of Your CDs........................................3-59
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-59
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-59
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-48
Radio with CD............................................3-53
Setting the Time..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-57
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-57
Automatic Ether Injection System......................5-66
Automatic Transmission...........................2-13, 2-19
Fluid..........................................................5-31
Operation...................................................2-28
Automatic Transmission External Filter...............5-31
Automatic Transmission Shift Indicator Check......6-26
Axle, Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric
Shift Control...............................................2-26
B
Battery..........................................................5-55
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-5
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-6
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-25Brake
Diesel Engine Exhaust.................................2-25
Exhaust Indicator Light.................................3-40
Parking Warning Light..................................3-34
System Warning Light..................................3-31
Trailer Hand Control Valve.............................. 4-9
Brake Adjustment............................................5-49
Brake Fluid....................................................5-46
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-49
Brake System Check.......................................6-26
Brakes..........................................................5-46
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-11
Bucket Seats................................................... 1-2
Bulb Replacement
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-63
C
Canada........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-93
Carbon Monoxide...................................4-25, 2-37
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Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-79
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-57
Your CD Player...........................................3-59
Your CDs ...................................................3-59
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-52
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-52
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-42
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-22
Charging System Light....................................3-30
Chassis Lubrication.........................................5-51
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-37
Gages Warning Light...................................3-42
Checking Coolant............................................5-34
Checking Engine Oil................................5-21, 5-25
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-18
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-61
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-83
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-33
Infants and Young Children...........................1-29
Older Children.............................................1-27
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-39
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab
®) or Center
Front Position..........................................1-41Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-43
Top Strap...................................................1-38
Where to Put the Restraint...................1-35, 1-37
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-59
Chugger-Snubber Lock-Out Feature.................... 1-7
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-18
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-77
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-80
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-83
Weatherstrips..............................................5-79
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-80
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-77
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-79
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-79
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel.........................................5-79
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-78
Climate Control System...................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-22
Rear Heating System...................................3-23
Clutch Brake (Vehicles with Non-Synchronized
Transmission)..............................................2-32
Clutch Pedal Free Travel.................................5-51
Cold Weather Starting (Diesel Engine)...............2-20
Cold Weather Starting
(Caterpillar
®Diesel).....................................2-15
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Compact Disc Messages..................................3-56
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-35
Heater, Engine............................................2-23
Low Warning Light.......................................3-36
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-35
Cooling System..............................................5-38
Cooling System Capacity.................................5-94
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Current and Past Model Order Forms.................. 7-8
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-3
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors...... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government.............................................. 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government.................................... 7-6
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-4
Service Publications Ordering Information......... 7-7
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-41
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-20
Defroster Check..............................................6-27
Diesel Engine
Exhaust Brake............................................2-25
Fuel............................................................ 5-8
Starting......................................................2-14
Starting Your DURAMAX™...........................2-19
Diesel Engine Warm-Up...................................2-16
Differential Lock Control, Inter-Axle....................4-10
Differential Lock Control, Rear Axle...................4-10
Differential Lock Indicator Light.........................3-40
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamps.................................................3-15
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-6
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-7
Door Latches Check........................................6-27
Double-Clutching.............................................2-30
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-13
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-17
City...........................................................4-21
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-23
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-18
Winter........................................................4-25
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Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-26
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-20
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-20
Dual Tire Operation.........................................5-69
E
Eaton®Fuller®Five and Six-Speed
Transmissions and TTC Spicer Seven-Speed
Transmissions.............................................2-30
Eaton
®Fuller®Nine and Ten-Speed
Non-Synchronized Manual Transmissions........2-32
Electric Air Compressor...................................5-51
Electrical Connections......................................4-36
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-86
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-87
Fusible Links..............................................5-87
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-87
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-87
Elevated Idle/Exhaust Restrictor........................2-21
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-30
Battery.......................................................5-55
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-37Engine (cont.)
Checks Before Operating..............................2-22
Coolant..............................................5-32, 5-35
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-35
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake........................2-25
Drive Belt Routing......................................5-103
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Fan Noise..................................................5-43
Oil .....................................................5-20, 5-25
Overheating................................................5-36
Overspeed Warning Light..............................3-39
Reduced Power Light...................................3-41
Shutdown Warning Light...............................3-39
Starting Your Diesel.....................................2-14
Starting Your DURAMAX™ Diesel..................2-19
Starting Your Gasoline..................................2-12
Engine Alarm and Automatic Shutdown..............2-16
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-24
Engine Cooling System Service........................6-26
Engine Cover Check.......................................6-28
Engine Oil Additives................................5-23, 5-29
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-24
Engine Road Speed Governor..........................3-25
Engine Speed Limiting.....................................3-25
Engine Starter Over-Crank Protection.................2-12
Event Data Records (EDR)................................ 7-5
Exhaust Brake Indicator Light...........................3-40
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