2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK brake light

Transmission Temperature Gage.....................3-39
Exhaust Brake Indicator Light.........................3-40
Differential Lock Indicator Light.......................3-40
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-41
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light.....3-41
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.....................3-42
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-42
Fuel Gage...................................................3-42
Water in Fuel Warning Light...........................3-43
Air Filter Restriction Indicator..........................3-43
Air Pressure Gage........................................3-44
Hourmeter Gage...........................................3-44Audio System(s).............................................3-44
Setting the Time...........................................3-45
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-45
Radio with Cassette......................................3-48
Radio with CD..............................................3-53
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios).......3-57
Radio Reception...........................................3-57
Care of the Cassette Tape Player...................3-58
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-59
Care of the CD Player...................................3-59
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-59
Chime Level Adjustment................................3-59
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-23.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-25.
C. Shift Lever. SeeStarting the Gasoline Engine on
page 2-12orStarting the Diesel Engine on
page 2-14.
D. Air Brake Controls. SeeAir Brake on page 2-40.
E. Transfer Case Controls (If Equipped). See
“Automatic Transfer Case” underFour-Wheel Drive
on page 2-33. Air Filter Gage (If Equipped). See
Air Filter Restriction Indicator on page 3-43.
F. Auxiliary Gages. SeeWarning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators on page 3-24.
G. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-14.H. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J. Audio System(s). SeeAudio System(s) on
page 3-44.
K. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System on
page 3-20.
L. Instrument Panel Switchbank. SeeInstrument Panel
Switchbank on page 3-18.
M. Airbag Off Switch. SeeAirbag Off Switch on
page 1-56.
N. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-19.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
Press in the button at the end of the lever until you
reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, tap the button
briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will
slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to
a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course,
applying the brake or clutch takes you out of cruise
control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble
and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are four different ways to turn off the cruise
control:
•Step lightly on the brake pedal (manual and
automatic transmissions).
•Press the clutch pedal to the floor (manual
transmissions).
•Move the cruise switch to off, or
•Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the ignition, your cruise control set
speed memory is erased.
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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.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
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 on
the instrument panel cluster
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.
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Service Transmission Warning Light
If your vehicle has an Allison automatic transmission,
certain transmission malfunctions will turn this light on.
This light is located with
the auxiliary warning lights
in the center of the
instrument panel.
If this light comes on while you are driving, do not use
the transmission shift control or you may lose forward
gears. The computer for the transmission senses
a problem and chooses a gear to stay in so that you
can drive the vehicle in that gear. You may not be able
to drive as fast or back up when this light is on.
Notice:If you continue driving your vehicle after
the transmission warning light comes on, you could
damage the transmission. While this light is on,
the transmission cannot operate in all gears. If you
attempt to shift gears, the vehicle may not
continue to move. Do not attempt to shift gears
while the transmission warning light is on. Instead,
drive directly to a GM dealer for service. If you
cannot drive to a dealer immediately, have the
vehicle towed.
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator
If your vehicle has an Allison
1000/2000/2200/2400/2500 series automatic
transmission, a lighted bar under the current gear
selected will flash.
If your vehicle has an Allison 3000/3500 series automatic
transmission, the current gear selected on the pushbutton
display will flash.
The flashing bar or gear selection indicates that
transmission range shifts may not occur.
For detailed information on shift inhibit limitations, see
the Allison Automatic Transmission Operator’s Manual in
your vehicle for further information.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle has either hydraulic or air brakes. Each
system has different warning lights.
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Hydraulic Brake System
Warning Lights
Vehicles with hydraulic brake systems have two brake
system warning lights on the instrument panel.
If the BRAKE system
warning light comes on, it
means that the fluid
level in the master cylinder
reservoir is low or there
is another problem
with your hydraulic brakes.
When it comes on, you will also hear a warning tone.
The BRAKE system warning light may come on, and the
warning tone may sound, when you’re turning and
braking at the same time. This is normal. See “Hydraulic
Brake Systems” underBraking on page 4-5.If the service brakes soon
warning light comes on, it
means there may be
something wrong in the
brake system.
When this light comes on, you will also hear a warning
tone. Have the system repaired immediately.
Both of these lights should come on briefly every time
you start your engine. If they don’t come on then,
have them fixed so they will be ready to warn you if
there’s a problem. If one or both of these warning lights
stay on after you start the engine, there could be a
brake problem. Have your brake system inspected
right away.
If one or both of these lights come on while you are
driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You
may notice that the pedal is harder to push, or the pedal
may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop.
If the BRAKE light is still on, have the vehicle towed for
service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle on page 4-35. See
“Hydraulic Brake Systems” underBraking on page 4-5
for further information.
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Parking Brake Warning Light
This light will also come on when you set the parking
brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake
does not release fully.
Air Brake System Warning Light
Vehicles with air brake systems have a brake system
warning light on the instrument panel.
The LOW AIR warning light should come on, as a
check, whenever you start the engine. However, it is
designed to come on, and stay on, when brake reservoir
pressure has dropped below 60 psi (410 kPa).When the warning light comes on while you are driving,
you should drive only as far as the nearest point of
safety and then stop the vehicle. Here’s a very important
thing for you to know:
{CAUTION:
If the air brake system warning light comes on
and the warning tone sounds, the vehicle can
stop suddenly and without further warning.
This is because the parking brake will come on
if the pressure falls below 35 to 45 psi (240 to
310 kPa). You or others could be injured. If the
air brake system warning light comes on and
the warning tone sounds, stop as soon as you
can. You will not know how quickly the system
is losing pressure, so be aware that the
parking brake may come on suddenly. United States
Canada
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Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
This light should come on
briefly when you start the
engine, if it does not
have your vehicle fixed
immediately.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the BRAKE or LOW
AIR warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you
don’t have the anti-lock brake feature. If the BRAKE
and/or LOW AIR warning light is on, you don’t
have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your
regular brakes. SeeBrake System Warning Light
on page 3-31.
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
If your vehicle is connected
to a trailer with anti-lock
brakes, this light should
come on briefly, as a
check, when you turn on
the ignition.
When this light comes on and stays on, it means there
is something wrong in the trailer anti-lock brake
system. Have the system repaired immediately.
If an anti-lock brake system equipped trailer is not
connected, this light is not functional.
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