2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK child restraint

If you were using a child restraint in a vehicle equipped
with a right front passenger’s airbag, turn on the
right front passenger’s airbag when you remove the
child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who
will be sitting there is a member of a passenger
airbag risk group. SeeAirbag Off Switch on page 1-56.
{CAUTION:
If the right front passenger’s airbag is turned off
for a person who is not in a risk group identied
by the national government, that person will not
have the extra protection of an airbag. In a
crash, the airbag will not be able to inate and
help protect the person sitting there. Do not turn
off the passenger’s airbag unless the person
sitting there is in a risk group. SeeAirbag Off
Switch on page 1-56for more on this, including
important safety information.
Airbag System
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If your vehicle has an airbag for the right front
passenger, please read this:
{CAUTION:
Anyone who is up against, or very close to,
any airbag when it inates can be seriously
injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder
belts offer the best protection for adults, but
not for young children and infants. Neither the
vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag
system is designed for them. Young children
and infants need the protection that a child
restraint system can provide. Always secure
children properly in your vehicle. To read how,
seeOlder Children on page 1-27andInfants
and Young Children on page 1-30.There is an airbag
readiness light on the
instrument panel, which
shows the airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 3-27
for more information.
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The airbag off light will come on to let you know that the
right front passenger’s airbag is off. The light will stay
on to remind you that the airbag is off. The right front
passenger’s airbag will remain off until you turn it
back on.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on
when you have turned off the airbag, it means
that something may be wrong with the airbag
system. The right front passenger’s airbag
could inate even though the switch is off.
If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom
the national government has identied as a
member of a passenger airbag risk group sit
in the right front passenger’s position
(for example, do not secure a rear-facing child
restraint in the right front passenger’s seat)
until you have your vehicle serviced.To turn the right front passenger’s airbag on, insert your
ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the
switch to the on position.United States
Canada
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{CAUTION:
If the right front passenger’s airbag is turned
off for a person who is not in a risk group
identied by the national government, that
person will not have the extra protection of an
airbag. In a crash, the airbag will not be able to
inate and help protect the person sitting
there. Do not turn off the passenger’s airbag
unless the person sitting there is in a risk
group. SeeAirbag Off Switch on page 1-56for
more on this, including important safety
information.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on
when you have turned off the airbag, it means
that something may be wrong with the airbag
system. The right front passenger’s airbag
could inate even though the switch is off. If
this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the
national government has identied as a
member of a passenger airbag risk group sit in
the right front passenger’s position (for
example, do not secure a rear-facing child
restraint in the right front passenger’s seat)
until you have your vehicle serviced. See
Airbag Off Switch on page 1-56for more on
this, including important safety information.
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{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either
the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your
vehicle can break, and it can change the way
your vehicle handles. These could cause you
to lose control and crash. Also, overloading
can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Using heavier suspension components to get added
durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your
dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else – they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
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C
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-95
Carbon Monoxide...................................2-43, 4-26
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-82
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-58
Your CD Player...........................................3-59
Your CDs ...................................................3-59
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-47
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-22
Charging System Light....................................3-30
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-36
Gages Warning Light...................................3-42
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-20
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-85
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-33
Infants and Young Children...........................1-30
Older Children.............................................1-27
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-40Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab) or
Center Front Position................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-44
Top Strap...................................................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...................1-36, 1-38
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-59
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-84
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-83
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-81
Finish Care.................................................5-83
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-80
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-82
Tires..........................................................5-85
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-85
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-83
Weatherstrips..............................................5-82
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-84
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G
Gage
Air Pressure...............................................3-44
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-35
Filter Minder...............................................3-43
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Hourmeter..................................................3-44
Oil Pressure...............................................3-37
Speedometer..............................................3-26
Tachometer.................................................3-26
Transmission Temperature.............................3-39
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-30
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specifications............................................... 5-6
Gasoline Engine, Starting.................................2-12
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-88
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-65
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-15Heater...........................................................3-20
High Idle System............................................2-19
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-41
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-20
Latches......................................................5-20
Horn............................................................... 3-6
Hourmeter Gage.............................................3-44
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydraulic Brake Systems................................... 4-6
Hydraulic Brakes.............................................2-38
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-12
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Inflation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-71
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Switchbank.................................................3-18
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-25
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-100
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-27
At Least Once a Year..................................6-31
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-28
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-27
Part C - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-32
Part D - Maintenance Record........................6-34
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements............... 6-5
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-35
Operation...................................................2-29
Manual Windows.............................................. 2-8
Marker Lamps................................................3-16
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-45
Outside Convex Mirrors................................2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-46Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-45
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-11
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-64
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-100
O
Odometer......................................................3-26
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-26
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-38
Engine...............................................5-22, 5-26
Low Oil Level Light......................................3-38
Pressure Gage............................................3-37
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............5-29, 5-31, 5-32
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Other Service Items
Air Conditioning System...............................5-70
Automatic Ether Injection System...................5-68
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs.......5-69
Fuel Filter...................................................5-66
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