2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK Owners Manual

Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
The vehicle may be equipped with either
aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth
with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water.
After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean
towel. A wax may then be applied.
Notice:If you use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or
cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the
surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Use
only GM-approved cleaners on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels.
The surface of these wheels is similar to the
painted surface of your vehicle. Do not use strong
soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive
cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning
brushes on them because you could damage
the surface. Do not use chrome polish on
aluminum wheels.Notice:Using chrome polish on aluminum
wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only.
Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels,
but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and
buff off immediately after application.
Tires
To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.
Notice:Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on your vehicle may damage the
paint nish and/or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any overspray
from all painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair
shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts
repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will
provide the corrosion protection while maintaining
the warranty.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in
the finish should be repaired right away. Bare
metal will corrode quickly and may develop into
major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with
touch-up materials available from your dealer.
Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in
your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and
dust control can collect on the underbody. If these
are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines,
frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though
they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where
mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close
areas of the frame should be loosened before being
flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing
system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can
create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can
fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy,
ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this,
GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the
surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles
(20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occurs first.
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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Description Usage
Polishing Cloth
Wax- TreatedInterior and exterior
polishing cloth.
Tar and Road
Oil RemoverRemoves tar, road oil
and asphalt.
Chrome Cleaner
and PolishUse on chrome or
stainless steel.
White Sidewall
Tire CleanerRemoves soil and black
marks from whitewalls.
Vinyl Cleaner Cleans vinyl.
Glass CleanerRemoves dirt, grime,
smoke and fingerprints.
Chrome and Wire
Wheel CleanerRemoves dirt and grime
from chrome wheels and
wire wheel covers.
Finish EnhancerRemoves dust,
fingerprints, and surface
contaminants. Spray on
wipe off.
Swirl Remover PolishRemoves swirl marks,
fine scratches and other
light surface
contamination.
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
(cont’d)
Description Usage
Cleaner WaxRemoves light scratches
and protects finish.
Foaming Tire Shine
Low GlossCleans, shines and
protects in one easy step,
no wiping necessary.
Wash Wax ConcentrateMedium foaming
shampoo. Cleans and
lightly waxes.
Biodegradable and
phosphate free.
Spot LifterQuickly and easily
removes spots and stains
from carpets, vinyl and
cloth upholstery.
Odor EliminatorOdorless spray odor
eliminator used on
fabrics, vinyl, leather
and carpet.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It
appears on a plate in the front corner of the
instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see
it if you look through the windshield from outside
your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the
Certification/Tire and Service Parts labels and the
certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine
code. This code will help you identify your vehicle’s
engine, specifications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will find this label in a location determined by
the body manufacturer. It is very helpful if you
ever need to order parts. On this label, you will find
the following:
•VIN
•Model designation
•Paint information
•Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage would not
be covered by your warranty. Some add-on
electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
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Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit
breaker in the light switch. An electrical overload
will cause the lights to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. If this happens, have
your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a
circuit breaker inside the motor and a circuit
breaker or fuse in the fuse block. If the motor
overheats, the wipers will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by an electrical
problem, be sure to get it fixed.
Fusible Links
A fusible link is a short piece of wire several gauge
sizes smaller than the circuit it protects. It will melt
in an overload situation, opening the circuit.
Your starter and other circuits have these fusible
links. The size is printed on the insulation. If the
insulation is burned beyond recognition, consult
your dealer for the proper size. Replace a fusiblelink with one of the same size and insulation type.
Fusible link insulation is a special purpose
high-temperature material.
Some examples of circuits with fusible links are
the hydraulic brake booster motor feed circuit, the
generator output circuit, and the intake heater
feed circuit in vehicles with a diesel engine.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the
current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens.
This protects the circuit until the current load returns
to normal or the problem is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit
breakers, maxi-fuses and fusible links. This greatly
reduces the chance of a fire caused by an electrical
problem. There may be a fuse taped to the wiring
harness near the hydraulic brake booster.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
There are two instrument panel fuse blocks located behind the instrument panel on the passenger’s side of
the vehicle. Be sure to replace fuses with fuses of the same rating. Do not use fuses of higher amperage
than those indicated on the fuse block.
Fuse Usage
1 Stoplamps
2 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
3 Parking LampsFuse Usage
4 Powertrain Control Module
5 Auxiliary Wiring
6 Heater/Air Conditioning
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Fuse Usage
7 Hazard Warning Flashers
8 Power Post
9 Courtesy Lamps
10 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
11 Starter
12 Rear Axle/Four-Wheel-Drive
13Trailer Turn Signals/Hazard Warning
Flashers
14 Radio/Chime
15 Daytime Running Lamps
16 Airbag System
17 Exterior/Interior Lamps
18 Parking Brake
19 Accessory Power
20 Ignition 4
21 Sidemarker Lamps
22 Turn Signal/Backup Lamps
23 TransmissionFuse Usage
24 Hydraulics/Air Brake
A Spare
B Spare
Fuse Usage
Blank Not Used
BRK Brake Warning Lamp
RT PRK Passenger’s Side Parking Lamps
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
LT PARK Driver’s Side Parking Lamps
RT REAR
TRN/STOPPassenger’s Side Rear Turn
Signal/Stoplamp
LT REAR
TRN/STOPDriver’s Side Rear Turn
Signal/Stoplamp
RADIO Radio
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
PWR WNDW Power Windows
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Relay Usage
ECU/PTO*Engine Control Unit/Power Take-Off
*Diesel 7.8 DURAMAX
®
BRK LAMPC4/C5 Brake Lamps,
C6/C7/C8 Tractor/Trailer Wiring
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
IGN-4 Ignition
CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp
MRK LTS Sidemarker and Clearance Lamps
HTD/MIRR Heated Mirrors
HTR Diesel Heated Fuel
RT TRN TRLR Passenger’s Side Trailer Turn Signal
Blank Not Used
LT TRN TRLR Driver’s Side Trailer Turn Signal
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
Underhood Fuse Block
When a circuit goes out, the problem could be in
either the primary or secondary underhood
fuse blocks. These blocks use blade-type fuses.
Both underhood fuse blocks are located in
the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side
of the vehicle.
To access the fuse blocks, gently squeeze both
sides of the cover to unlatch the tabs at the
top. Then, unsnap both attachments at the bottom
and remove the cover.
Be sure to replace fuses with fuses of the same
rating. Do not use fuses of higher amperage
than those indicated on the fuse block.
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