2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK low beam

Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when you exit and enter
the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the wheel and pull the lever. Then
move the wheel to a comfortable position and release
the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever located on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
•Turn and Lane-Change Signals
•Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
•Windshield Wipers
•Windshield Washer
•Cruise Control (Option)
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself
when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
don’t flash but just stay on, check the turn signal flasher
and circuit breaker. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-87.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a
turn, check the circuit breaker and for burned-out bulbs.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low to high beam or high
to low beam, pull the multifunction lever all the way
toward you, then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this light on the
instrument panel cluster
will also be on.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield
wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol
on it.
9(Off):Turn the band on the lever to this symbol to
turn off the windshield wipers.
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Exterior Lamps
The control located to the left of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp control has four positions:
OFF:Turning the control to this position turns off all
lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
;(Parking Lamps):Turning the control to this
position turns on the parking lamps, together with the
following:
•Marker Lamps
•Taillamps
•License Plate Lamps
•Instrument Panel Lights
O(Headlamps):Turning the control to this position
turns on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.
You can switch your headlamps from low to high beam
by pulling the turn signal/multifunction lever toward
you. Pull the lever toward you again to return to
low beam.
A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have
an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on and
off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if
this ever happens.
Headlamps On Reminder
If you have this system, a tone will sound when your
headlamps and/or parking lamps are turned on and your
ignition is in LOCK or ACCESSORY.
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Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short
periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at
reduced brightness when the following conditions are met:
•The ignition is on,
•the exterior lamp control is off, and
•the parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be
on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either.
When it begins to get dark,
your DRL indicator light is
a reminder to turn the
headlamps on. The other
lamps that come on
with your headlamps, will
also come on.
When you turn the headlamps off, the regular lamps will
go off, and your low-beam headlamps will change to
the reduced brightness of DRL.To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Marker Lamp Defeat Switch
If your vehicle has this feature, you can manually blink
the marker and clearance lamps.
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 you release
the switch, the marker and clearance lamps will come
back on.
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You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When
you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver
who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid
staring directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep
your eyes moving; that way, it is easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from
night blindness — the inability to see in dim
light — and are not even aware of it.Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as well
because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on
dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread
left, you will get even less traction. It is always wise to
go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while
you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when
your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
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Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and
you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if your
tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in
one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is
standing on the road. If you can see reflections
from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and
raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could be
hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
just is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.
The best advice is to slow down when it is raining.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Notice:If you drive too quickly through deep
puddles or standing water, water can come in
through your engine’s air intake and badly damage
your engine. Never drive through water that is
slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If
you can not avoid deep puddles or standing
water, drive through them very slowly.
Driving Through Flowing Water
{CAUTION:
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. If you try to drive through owing
water, as you might at a low water crossing,
your vehicle can be carried away. As little as
six inches of owing water can carry away a
smaller vehicle. If this happens, you and other
vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore
police warning signs, and otherwise be very
cautious about trying to drive through
owing water.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
•Turn on your low-beam headlamps and your
marker and clearance lamps, if your vehicle has
them — not just your parking lamps — to help make
you more visible to others.
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G
Gage
Air Pressure...............................................3-44
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-35
Filter Minder...............................................3-44
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Hourmeter..................................................3-45
Oil Pressure...............................................3-37
Speedometer..............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-26
Transmission Temperature.............................3-40
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-30
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specifications............................................... 5-6
Gasoline Engine, Starting.................................2-12
Gasoline Engine Warm-Up...............................2-14
Glass, Mirrors, Lamps and/or Reflectors
Condition Check..........................................6-27
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-8
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-86Headlamps On Reminder.................................3-13
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package....................4-35
Height Adjustment............................................. 1-6
High Idle System (Caterpillar
®Diesel and
Gasoline Engines).......................................2-16
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-23
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-18
Latches......................................................5-19
Hood Latches Check.......................................6-28
Horn............................................................... 3-6
Hourmeter Gage.............................................3-45
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-39
How to Add Fluid............................................5-32
How to Check................................................5-69
How to Check and What to Use...............5-31, 5-32
How to Check Fluid........................................5-61
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-61
How To Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-43
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-30
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
Hydraulic Brake System
Warning Lights............................................3-32
Hydraulic Brake Systems................................... 4-6
Hydraulic Brakes.............................................2-33
Hydroplaning..................................................4-20
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