2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK Owners Manual

2. Repeat the burnishing procedure in Step 1 a
total of 10 times
3. Between stops, drive the vehicle about
2
1⁄2miles (4 km)
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
damage the transmission and brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
Air Suspension
Your vehicle may have the Hendrickson HAS
Series single-axle air suspension which is
designed for a single-axle on-highway use. This
feature is available in 19,000 lb (8 613.3 kg),
21,000 lb (9 525.4 kg) and 23,000 lb (10 432.6 kg)
capacities.
Rear Air Suspension Dump Control
If your vehicle is equipped with the Hendrickson
HAS Series single-axle air suspension, you
may have this control. The air suspension dump
control allows the operator to lower the deck height
approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) from the
normal frame height.
The switch to deflate
and inflate the air
suspension is located in
the instrument panel.
Press the bottom of the switch to deflate the air
suspension and lower the deck height. Press
the top of the switch to return the suspension to
normal deck height.
An indicator light will come on and stay on
whenever the switch is in the dumped position.
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Parking Over Things That Burn
{CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under your vehicle and
ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,
dry grass, or other things that can burn.
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Engine Exhaust
{CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the
gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you
cannot see or smell. It can cause
unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a
collision.
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Your vehicle was damaged when
driving over high points on the road
or over road debris.
Repairs were not done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system has
been modied improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows
down to blow out any CO; and
Have your vehicle xed immediately.
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Running the Engine While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust
into your vehicle. See the earlier caution
underEngine Exhaust on page 131.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even if the climate control fan is at
the highest setting. One place this can
happen is a garage. Exhaust — with
CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in
a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 231.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the automatic transmission shift
lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake rmly set. Your vehicle can
roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the
engine is running unless you have to.
If you have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure your vehicle
will not move, even when it is on fairly
level ground, always set the parking brake
and move the automatic transmission
shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual
transmission shift lever to NEUTRAL.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
If your vehicle has this feature, pull the tab under
the mirror toward you to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab
away from you to restore the mirror to the daytime
position.
Outside Manual Mirrors
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you can
see a little of the side of your vehicle, and the area
beside your vehicle from a comfortable driving
position. All mirrors can be folded in to enter
narrow passageways.
Outside Power Mirrors
If you have outside power mirrors, they can be
adjusted from the inside of the vehicle.The control for this
feature is located on
the driver’s door.
Select the mirror you want to move by turning the
switch clockwise to adjust the passenger’s side
mirror, or counterclockwise to adjust the driver’s
side mirror. The center position is neutral.
Then, adjust the mirror by pressing the outer
arrows on the switch until the mirror is in
the desired position.
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Outside Convex Mirrors
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like
other vehicles) look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply into
the right or left lane, you could hit a
vehicle. Check your regular outside
mirrors (or your inside mirror, if you have
one) before changing lanes.
Your vehicle may have convex mirrors on both the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side. They are
curved to allow more to be seen from the
driver’s seat. A convex mirror can make things
look farther away than they really are.
Outside Heated Mirrors
If your vehicle has this feature, your outside
rearview mirrors can be defrosted.
The switch for this
feature is located in
the instrument
panel switchbank.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn the outside
heated rearview mirrors on. The switch indicator
light will come on and stay on whenever the
outside heated rearview mirrors are activated.
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Storage Areas
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments.
Some vehicles have storage areas in the
instrument panel. Another small storage area may
be located overhead. Other models may have
more storage area underneath the front
passenger’s bench seat. Lift the seat cushion to
use the storage area.
Your vehicle may have a storage tray located
behind the driver and passenger seats.
All models have storage pockets and cupholders
on each of the doors. Some models may have
additional cupholders in the center floor console.
All models also have storage compartments
located beneath the floorboard on both sides of
the vehicle.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a center console
compartment if you have the bucket or
suspension seats.The back of your center bench seat may also fold
forward to reveal a console compartment.
The release strap for
the center console is
located between
the center seat and
passenger’s seat.
To expose the storage compartment, pull the strap
to release the seatback. Then fold the seatback
forward.
To open the storage compartment, press the
release button and lift the lid rearward. With the lid
closed, it can be used as a clipboard to hold
papers in place.
Before returning the seatback to the upright
position, make sure the console is snapped shut.
Lift the seatback all the way up until it clicks.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure the
seat is locked in place.
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✍NOTES
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