2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK Owners Manual

Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the
finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal
will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair
expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials avaliable from your dealer. Larger areas of
finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s
body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of
the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,
and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint
surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs first.
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing
the following products.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax- TreatedInterior and exterior polishing
cloth.
Tar and Road Oil
RemoverRemoves tar, road oil and
asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner and
PolishUse on chrome or stainless
steel.
White Sidewall Tire
CleanerRemoves soil and black
marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl CleanerCleans vinyl tops, upholstery
and convertible tops.
Glass CleanerRemoves dirt, grime, smoke
and fingerprints.
Chrome and Wire
Wheel CleanerRemoves dirt and grime from
chrome wheels and wire
wheel covers.
Finish EnhancerRemoves dust, fingerprints,
and surface contaminants.
Spray on wipe off.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
(cont’d)
Description Usage
Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks, fine
scratches and other light
surface contamination.
Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratches and
protects finish.
Foaming Tire Shine
Low GlossCleans, shines and protects
in one easy step, no wiping
necessary.
Wash Wax
ConcentrateMedium foaming shampoo.
Cleans and lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
phosphate free.
Spot LifterQuickly and easily removes
spots and stains from
carpets, vinyl and cloth
upholstery.
Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odor
eliminator used on fabrics,
vinyl, leather and carpet.
See your General Motors parts department for these
products. SeePart C: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-29.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Statement
One of these statements is on your GVW Rating label.
Here is what each one means.
TRUCK SERVICE:A vehicle made to carry property or
special equipment. It is made for uniform frame
loading. That includes using the vehicle to pull a full
trailer.
TRUCK-TRACTOR:A vehicle made to draw other
vehicles. It is made to carry part of the load of the trailer.
It is made for point frame loading, usually for a
semi-trailer (fifth-wheel).
MAX. VERT. CG:The highest allowable vertical center
of gravity, at the highest allowable GVWR. It is
measured from the level ground in inches.
TRUCK-CANADA:A vehicle first sold in Canada with a
non-school bus application, or cab models with regular
production option RQ2 (truck service).
TRACTOR-CANADA:A cab model first sold in Canada
with regular production option RQ3 (truck-tractor
service).
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Service Parts Identication Label
You’ll find this label in a location determined by the body
manufacturer. It’s very helpful if you ever need to
order parts. On this label is:
•your VIN,
•the model designation,
•paint information and
•a list of all production options and special
equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer rst.
Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lights to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
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Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker inside the motor and a circuit breaker or fuse in
the fuse block. If the motor overheats, the wipers will
stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by
an electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed.
Fusible Links
A fusible link is a short piece of wire several gauge
sizes smaller than the circuit it protects. It will melt in an
overload situation, opening the circuit.
Your starter and other circuits have these fusible links.
The size is printed on the insulation. If the insulation
is burned beyond recognition, consult your GM dealer
for the proper size. Replace a fusible link with one of the
same size and insulation type. Fusible link insulation
is a special purpose high-temperature material.
The hydraulic brake booster motor feed circuit and
starter circuit are protected by a fusible link. Vehicles
with a diesel engine have a fusible link for the intake
heater feed circuit.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens. This
protects the circuit until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
maxi-fuses and fusible links. This greatly reduces the
chance of a fire caused by an electrical problem. There
may be a fuse taped to the wiring harness near the
hydraulic brake booster.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
There are two instrument panel fuse blocks located behind the instrument panel on the passenger’s side of
the vehicle.
Be sure to replace fuses with fuses of the same rating. Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those indicated on
the fuse block.
Fuse Block 1
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Fuse Usage
RH PARK LP Right-hand Parking Lamps
LH PARK LP Left-hand Parking Lamps
RADIO U Radio
PWR WINDOW Power Windows
BRAKE ISO Brake Warning Lamp
SPARE Spare Fuse
L-RR TRUCK Left Rear Trailer Wiring
SPARE Spare Fuse
SPARE Spare Fuse
SPARE Spare Fuse
R-RR TRUCK Right Rear Trailer Wiring
SPARE Spare Fuse
Relay Usage
BRAKE LAMPC4/C5 Brake Lamps,
C6/C7/C8 Tractor/Trailer Wiring
IGN 4 IgnitionRelay Usage
MARKER LP Sidemarker and Clearance Lamps
HTD FUEL LB7/LG4 Heated Fuel
AIR HTR LG4 Air Heater
ECU MAINTAIN LG4 Electronic Control Unit
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
CHMSL ISO Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
HTD MIRR Heated Mirrors
R-TRN TLR Right Trailer Turn Signal
L-TRN TLR Left Trailer Turn Signal
SPARE Spare Relay
SPARE Spare Relay
SPARE Spare Relay
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Circuit Breaker Usage
1 Stoplamps
2 Center High Mounted Stop Lamps
3 Parking Lamps
4 Powertrain Control Module
5 Auxiliary Wiring
6 Heater/Air Conditioning
7 Hazard Warning FlashersCircuit Breaker Usage
8 Power Post
9 Courtesy Lamps
10Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators
11 Crank
12 Rear Axle
13Trailer Turn Signals/Hazard Warning
Flashers
14 Radio/Chime
15 Daytime Running Lamps
16 Air Bag System
17 Exterior/Interior Lamps
18 Parking Brake
19 Accessory Power
20 Ignition
21 Sidemarker Lamps
22 Turn Signal/Backup Lamps
23 Transmission
24 Chassis
A Spare
B Spare Fuse Block 2
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