2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK air condition

Air Conditioning System
Every now and then, have your dealership check your
air conditioning system to be sure it has not lost
any cooling ability. If you think the system is not working
properly, have your GM dealer check it out as soon
as possible.
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional
information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet
included with your vehicle’s Owner Manual.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 4-32.
Underinated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be
checked when your tires are cold. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-71.
Overinated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact —such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If
your tread is badly worn, or if your tires
have been damaged, replace them.
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Tires
To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.
Notice:Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on your vehicle may damage the paint
nish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing,
always wipe off any overspray from all painted
surfaces on your vehicle.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the
corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty.
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 available from your GM dealer.
Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your
GM 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 the 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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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.
Circuit Breaker Usage
1 Stoplamps
2 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
3 Parking Lamps
4 Powertrain Control Module
5 Auxiliary Wiring
6 Heater/Air Conditioning
7 Hazard Warning Flashers
8 Power PostCircuit Breaker Usage
9 Courtesy Lamps
10Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators
11 Starter
12 Rear Axle/Four-Wheel-Drive
13Trailer Turn Signals/Hazard Warning
Flashers
14 Radio/Chime
15 Daytime Running Lamps
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Fuse Usage
ENG 2 Engine 2
HTD FUEL Heated Fuel
BLANK Empty
BLANK Empty
BLANK Empty
A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor
ABS 1 Anti-Lock Brake System 1
ABS 2 Anti-Lock Brake System 2
ABS 3 Anti-Lock Brake System 3
ENGINE Engine
E/A PUMP Electronic/Automatic Pump
HORN Horn
NOTE 2L18 Fuel, LG4 Powertrain Control
Valve, LG5 Electronic Control
Module
BLANK Empty
STUD A Spare
STUD B SpareRelay Usage
NOTE 1LG4 Powertrain Control Valve,
L18 Fuel Pump, LG5 Heated Fuel
IGN B Ignition
STARTER Starter
HORN Horn
IGN A Ignition
PTO/ECU*Power Take-Off/Engine Control Unit
Diesel 7.8L DURAMAX
®
REVERSE Reverse
NEUTRAL
STARTNeutral Start
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeePart C: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 6-32for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.1 lbs 1.0 kg
Cooling System – C4/C5 Models
6.6L AutomaticTransmission 27.3 qt 25.8 L
6.6L Manual Transmission 27.6 qt 26.1 L
8.1L Automatic Transmission 29.8 qt 28.2 L
8.1L Manual Transmission 30.1 qt 28.5 L
Cooling System – C6/C7/C8 Automatic Transmission
7.2L Caterpillar
®C7 Engine (hp 207 - 230) 31.4 qt 29.7 L
7.2L Caterpillar®C7 Engine (hp 250 - 300) 31.2 qt 29.5 L
7.8L DURAMAX®7800 Engine (hp 200 - 215) 33.7 qt 31.9 L
7.8L DURAMAX®7800 Engine (hp 230 - 275) 33.3 qt 31.5 L
8.1L Vortec 8100 MD Gas (hp 225 - 295) 32.5 qt 30.8 L
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and
change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer
for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this
manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. Any damage caused by failure
to follow scheduled maintenance may not be
covered by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can
even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper
fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase
the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect
our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
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How This Section is Organized
This maintenance schedule is divided into four parts:
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”explains
what to have done and how often. Some of these
services can be complex, so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you
should let your GM dealer’s service department do
these jobs.
Your GM dealer has GM-trained and supported
service people that will perform the work using
genuine GM parts.
{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you
can be seriously injured. Do your own
maintenance work only if you have the
required know-how and the proper tools and
equipment for the job. If you have any doubt,
have a qualied technician do the work.
If you want to purchase service information, seeService
Publications Ordering Information on page 7-8.“Part B: Owner Checks and Services”tells you what
should be checked and when. It also explains what
you can easily do to keep your vehicle in good condition.
“Part C: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
lists some recommended products necessary to help
keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products,
or their equivalents, should be used whether you do
the work yourself or have it done.
“Part D: Maintenance Record”is a place for you to
record and keep track of the maintenance performed on
your vehicle. Keep your maintenance receipts. They
may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty
repairs.
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
In this part are scheduled maintenance services which
are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.
Using the Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help keep your vehicle in
good working condition. But we do not know exactly
how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances
only a few times a week. Or you may drive long
distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You
may use your vehicle in making deliveries or in
many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more
frequent checks and replacements. So please read
the following and note how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition,
see your dealer.This part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when to schedule them.
When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you
will know that GM-trained and supported service
people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Part C. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else drives the
vehicle.
This schedule is for vehicles that:
•carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find limits on your vehicle’s GVW
Rating label. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-32.
•are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
•use the recommended fuel. SeeWhat Fuel to Use
on page 5-8.
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