2006 CHEVROLET KODIAK brake

Low Coolant Warning Light............................3-37
Wait to Start Indicator (Diesel Engine).............3-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-38
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-38
Low Oil Level Light.......................................3-39
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-40
Engine Overspeed Warning Light....................3-40
Engine Shutdown Warning Light.....................3-40
Transmission Temperature Gage.....................3-41
Exhaust Brake Indicator Light.........................3-41
Differential Lock Indicator Light.......................3-42
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-42
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-43
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light...........................................3-43
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.....................3-44
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-44Fuel Gage...................................................3-45
Water in Fuel Warning Light...........................3-46
Air Filter Restriction Indicator..........................3-46
Air Pressure Gage........................................3-47
Hourmeter Gage...........................................3-47
Audio System(s).............................................3-48
Setting the Time...........................................3-49
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-50
Radio with Cassette......................................3-53
Radio with CD..............................................3-59
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios).......3-64
Radio Reception...........................................3-64
Care of the Cassette Tape Player...................3-65
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-66
Care of the CD Player...................................3-67
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-67
Chime Level Adjustment................................3-67
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-24.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-26.
C. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-30orManual Transmission Operation
on page 2-31.
D. Air Brake Controls. SeeAir Brake on page 2-42.
E. Transfer Case Controls (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-35. Air Filter Gage
(If Equipped). SeeAir Filter Restriction Indicator on
page 3-46.
F. Auxiliary Gages. SeeWarning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators on page 3-25.
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 3-48.
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 1-58.
N. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-19.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flashers warn others. They also let
police know you have a problem. Your front and rear
turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
The hazard warning
flasher button is
located on top of the
steering column.
The hazard warning flashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Sound the horn by pushing the center of the steering
wheel. If you have the optional air horn, it is controlled
by a cord that you will find up above and to the left
of the driver. The harder you pull on the cord, the louder
the air horn will sound. The air horn works only after
your air brake system pressure gets up to about 115 psi
(790 kPa). The air horn will work properly unless the
air brake system pressure drops below 60 psi (415 kPa).
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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
30 mph (48 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work
at speeds below about 30 mph (48 km/h).
If you have an automatic transmission and you apply
your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
If you have a manual transmission and you apply your
brakes or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control
will shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The
accelerator pedal will not go down.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts
off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.
Once you’re going about 30 mph (48 km/h) or more, you
can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to
resume/accelerate.
The vehicle will return to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate, the vehicle
will keep going faster until you release the switch or
apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t
hold the switch at resume/accelerate.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the button at the end of the lever, then
release the button and the accelerator pedal.
You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
•Move the cruise switch from on to
resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to
the speed you want, and then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch briefly to resume/accelerate. Each
time you do this, your vehicle will go about
1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
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.
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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.
If your vehicle is equipped with the exhaust brake option
and the exhaust brake is turned on, the exhaust
brake may come on and try to slow down the vehicle to
the set cruise control speed if the vehicle has
accelerated past the set cruise control speed while
going downhill.
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 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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q(Exhaust Brake Switch):SeeDiesel Engine
Exhaust Brake on page 2-27.
l(Differential Lock Control Switch):SeeRear
Axle Differential Lock Control on page 4-11.
c(Airbag On/Off Switch):SeeAirbag Off Switch on
page 1-58.
If your vehicle does not have some of the features
controlled by these switches, there will be a blank switch
marker in its place.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or
CB radio.
The accessory power outlet is located on the
passenger’s side of the instrument panel.
To use an outlet, pull the cover down. When not using
it, always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
This circuit is protected by a fuse and has a maximum
current level.Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always turn
off electrical equipment when not in use and do
not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum
amperage rating.
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. Do not use
equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of
20 amperes. 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.
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