2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK center console

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-6
Door Locks....................................................2-6
Power Door Locks..........................................2-7
Windows.........................................................2-8
Manual Windows............................................2-8
Power Windows.............................................2-9
Sliding Rear Window.....................................2-10
Sun Visors...................................................2-10
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-10
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-11
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-11
Ignition Positions..........................................2-12
Starting Your Gasoline Engine........................2-12
Starting Your Diesel Engine...........................2-14
Starting Your DURAMAX™ Diesel Engine........2-19Engine Checks Before Operating....................2-22
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-23
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake.........................2-25
Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control......2-26
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-28
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-30
Parking.......................................................2-33
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-37
Engine Exhaust............................................2-37
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-38
Mirrors...........................................................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-39
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-39
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-40
Outside Convex Mirrors.................................2-40
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-41
Storage Areas................................................2-41
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-42
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Outside Heated Mirrors
If your vehicle has this feature, your outside rearview
mirrors can be defrosted.
The switch for this feature
is located in the instrument
panel switchbank.
Push the bottom of the switch to turn the outside heated
rearview mirrors on. The switch indicator light will
come on and stay on whenever the outside heated
rearview mirrors are activated.
If your vehicle has a crew cab, your vehicle may be
equipped with a rear window defogger. It will also come
on each time the outside heated mirror feature is
activated. See “Rear Window Defogger” underClimate
Control System on page 3-19.
Storage Areas
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments.
Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument
panel. Another small storage area may be located
overhead. Other models may have more storage area
underneath the front passenger’s bench seat.
Your vehicle may have a storage tray located behind
the driver and passenger seats.
All models have storage pockets and cupholders on
each of the doors. Some models may have additional
cupholders in the center floor console.
All models also have storage compartments located
beneath the floorboard on both sides of the vehicle.
Storage Tray
2-41

Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a center console compartment
between the bucket or suspension seats.
The back of your center bench seat may also fold
forward to reveal a console compartment.
The release strap for the
center console is located
between the center
seat and passenger’s seat.To expose the storage compartment, pull the strap to
release the seatback. Then fold the seatback forward.
To open the storage compartment, press the release
button and lift the lid rearward. With the lid closed, it can
be used as a clipboard to hold papers in place.
Before returning the seatback to the upright position,
make sure the console is snapped shut. Lift the
seatback all the way up until it clicks. Push and pull on
the seatback to make sure the seat is locked in
place.
2-42

Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result
in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer for additional information
on accessory power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to your
vehicle may damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Check with your
dealer before adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have an ashtray and a cigarette
lighter located in the center floor console. To open the
removeable ashtray, flip open the top.
Notice:If you put papers or other ammable items
in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking
materials could ignite them and possibly damage
your vehicle. Never put ammable items in the
ashtray.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let
it go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating will not allow the lighter to back away
from the heating element when it is hot. Damage
from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a
cigarette lighter in while it is heating.
3-18

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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Storage Areas................................................2-41
Center Console Storage Area........................2-42
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-10
Switchbanks, Instrument Panel..........................3-16
T
Tachometer....................................................3-26
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-57
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-10
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Inflation Check.........................................6-24
Tires.....................................................5-68, 5-82
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Dual Tire Operation.....................................5-69
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-75
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-68
Rims and Wheels........................................5-69
Tightening the Wheel Nuts............................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-70
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-24
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Towing
Power Take-Off (PTO)..................................4-36
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31Traction
Control System (TCS)..................................4-11
Tractor Protection (Breakaway) Valve Check.......6-28
Trailer
Connections................................................4-35
Trailer Brake Hand Control Valve........................ 4-9
Trailer Connections
(C7/C8 Models Only)...................................4-36
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-31
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-32
Service Warning Light..................................3-31
Temperature Gage.......................................3-40
Transmission Fluid Capacity.............................5-98
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-28
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-30
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Two-Speed Rear Axle......................................2-33
Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control.........2-26
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-28
Underbody Inspection......................................6-28
Underhood Fuse Block....................................5-91
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-57
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