2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK check oil

Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light is located
above the climate
controls in the center of
the instrument panel.
This light will come on when your vehicle is low on
windshield washer fluid.
For more information, seeWindshield Washer
Fluid on page 296.
Check Gages Warning Light
This light will come on
as you’re starting the
engine, just as a check.
If this light comes on and stays on while you are
driving. It means that either your engine coolant
temperature gage or your engine oil pressure gage
may be showing a reading in the warning zone.
When the check gages light comes on, you
will also hear a warning tone. The tone and the
light will stay activated until the problem is
corrected.
This light may also come on if your vehicle is
equipped with the optional automatic engine
shutdown system and engine shutdown has
begun. SeeEngine Alarm and Automatic
ShutdownunderStarting the Diesel Engine on
page 100.
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Playing a CD
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in and the CD should begin
playing. CD appears on the display. If you want to
insert a CD with the ignition off, first press the
eject button or the RCL knob.
If you insert a CD with the radio off and the
ignition on, it starts to play.
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in
the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing
where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio
source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
appears on the display.The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs
and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same
manner.
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be
reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of
recording, the quality of the music that has been
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been
handled. There may be an increase in skipping,
difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading
and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
on page 203for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
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Service........................................................ 248
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 248
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 249
Engine Fan Breakage................................ 250
Fuel............................................................. 251
Gasoline Octane........................................ 251
Gasoline Specifications.............................. 251
Additives................................................... 252
Diesel Engine Fuel.................................... 253
What Fuel to Use...................................... 253
Very Cold Weather Operation.................... 256
Water in Fuel............................................ 256
Running Out of Fuel.................................. 262
Fuel Filter Replacement............................. 263
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 264
Filling the Tank......................................... 264
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 266Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 266
Hood Latches............................................ 267
Engine Oil (Caterpillar
®Diesel Engine)...... 268
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine).................... 268
Engine Oil (DURAMAX
®/Isuzu Diesel
Engine).................................................. 272
Engine Oil Life System
(Gasoline Engine).................................. 276
Engine Oil Life System
(DURAMAX
®Diesel)............................... 278
Engine Oil Life System
(Caterpillar
®Diesel Engine).................... 279
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 280
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 282
Manual Transmission Fluid........................ 283
Engine Coolant (Gas and
DURAMAX
®/Isuzu Engines).................... 284
Engine Coolant (Caterpillar®Diesel
Engines)................................................ 287
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 288
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Priming the 7.8L Isuzu 6H Diesel Engine
If your vehicle is equipped with the 7.8L Isuzu 6H
diesel engine, use the following procedure to
prime the engine:
1. Make sure there is fuel in the fuel tank.
2. Make sure the specified fuel filter is properly
installed.
3. Make sure the fuel lines are securely
connected.
4. Make sure the fuel filter is cool to the touch.
5. Use a clean cloth to remove dirt and oil
from the fuel filter head and breather valve.6. Use the palm of your hand to repeatedly
press and release the plunger (1) at the
top of the fuel filter priming pump. Continue
until the plunger resistance becomes firm. This
may take from 20 to 100 times, depending
upon fuel tank location.
7. Turn the fuel filter breather valve screw (2)
counterclockwise several turns to open the
breather valve.
8. Use the palm of your hand to repeatedly
press and release the plunger (1) at the
top of the fuel filter priming pump until fuel
begins to seep from the breather valve.
9. Tighten the fuel filter breather screw (2) to the
specified torque, 4.9
Y(43 in. lbs).
10. Use the palm of your hand to press and
release the plunger (1) at the top of the
fuel filter priming pump about 20 more times.
This sends fuel to the engine.
11. Use a clean cloth to remove any fuel from the
fuel filter and surrounding area.
12. Start the engine and allow it to idle for a
few minutes.
13. Check the fuel filter for leakage.
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be
hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other
fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel.
Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would
not be covered by your warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the country where you will be driving.
Filling the Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor is highly ammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad
injuries. Do not smoke if you are near
fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks, ames and smoking materials
away from fuel.
The fuel cap can be on either or both sides of
your vehicle depending on option content.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise.
Fuel caps for all
gasoline applications,
and all diesel between
frame rail fuel tank
applicationsFuel caps for all side
mounted diesel
applications
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it
is in your vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite the
gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned
and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
To help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup
bed, or on any surface other than the
ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before
operating the nozzle. Contact should
be maintained until the lling is
complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine
parts and start a re. These include
liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake uid,
windshield washer and other uids, and
plastic or rubber. You or others could be
burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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When you tilt the hood far enough, the cables will
support it. When you close the hood, make
sure both latches are secured.
Engine Oil (Caterpillar®Diesel
Engine)
See your Caterpillar®Operation & Maintenance
Manual for information on oil quality and viscosities
as well as the temperature range chart.
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
If the low oil light
appears on the
instrument cluster, it
means you need
to check the engine oil
level right away.
For more information, seeLow Oil Level Light on
page 176.
You should check the engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
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Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
The engine oil
dipstick is located in the
engine compartment
on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you
do not do this, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper
towel or cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down,
and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip
of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one
quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right
kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
For engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities
and Specications on page 347.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If the engine
has so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range, the engine could be damaged.
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