2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK service

Wheel Loading
Wheels are stamped with a maximum load and
cold inflation rating. Be sure you do not exceed
these limits. If you ever think you need to exceed
these limits, first contact the rim and wheel
maker to get their advice.
Dual Tire Operation
When the vehicle is new, check the wheel nut
tightness on all wheels with a torque wrench after
your first 100 miles (160 km) and then 1,000 miles
(1 600 km) after that. Whenever a wheel, wheel
bolt or wheel nut is removed or serviced,
repeat the 100 miles (160 km), and then 1,000 mile
(1 600 km) wheel nut tightness check.SeeTightening the Wheel Nuts on page 325for
wheel nut tightening information and proper
torque values.
{CAUTION:
If you operate your vehicle with a tire that
is badly underinated, the tire can
overheat. An overheated tire can lose air
suddenly or catch re. You or others could
be injured. Be sure all tires (including the
spare, if any) are properly inated.
SeeTires on page 321andInation - Tire
Pressure on page 322for more information on
proper tire inflation.
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How Often to Check
Wheel tightness is so important you should have a
technician check nut tightness on all wheels with a
torque wrench after your first 100 miles (160 km),
and then 1,000 miles (1 600 km) after that. Be sure
to repeat this service whenever you have a tire
removed or serviced. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 363for further information.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, replace the wheel. If the wheel leaks
air, replace it.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and
be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with
new GM original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
A leaking wheel could fail without warning.
A wheel designed for tubeless tires could
be leaking because it is damaged. Do not
use an inner tube or some other thing to try
to stop the leaking. Get a new wheel of the
proper type.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your tires
properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more
likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever
have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to
expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag
that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a stop well out
of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout,
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get
the vehicle under control by steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy
and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake
to a stop –– well off the road if possible.If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place and turn
on your hazard warning flashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 142.
{CAUTION:
Your vehicle, when new, did not include
tire changing equipment or a place to
store a tire in the vehicle. Special tools
and procedures are required if a tire
needs to be serviced. If these tools and
procedures are not used, you or others
could be injured or killed while trying to
change or service a truck tire.
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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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Maintenance Schedule................................ 360
Introduction............................................... 360
Maintenance Requirements........................ 360
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 360
How This Section is Organized................. 360
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services.... 362
Using the Maintenance Schedule............... 362
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements........ 363Scheduled Maintenance............................. 363
Part B: Owner Checks and Services......... 391
At Each Fuel Fill....................................... 391
At Least Twice a Year.............................. 392
At Least Once a Year............................... 396
Part C: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants....................................... 397
Part D: Maintenance Record..................... 400
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level
and change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet
or your dealer for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed
in this manual are necessary to keep your
vehicle in good working condition. Any damage
caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance
may not be covered by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to
keep your vehicle in good working condition, but
also helps the environment. Improper vehicle
maintenance can even affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong
tire inflation can increase the level of emissions
from your vehicle. To help protect our environment,
and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be
sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
How This Section is Organized
This maintenance schedule is divided into
four parts:
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”
explains what to have done and how often. Some
of these services can be complex, so unless
you are technically qualified and have the
necessary equipment, you should let your GM
dealer’s service department do these jobs.
Your GM dealer has GM-trained and supported
service people that will perform the work using
genuine GM parts.
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{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do
some jobs, you can be seriously injured.
Do your own maintenance work only if
you have the required know-how and the
proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualied
technician do the work. SeeDoing Your
Own Service Work on page 249.
If you want to purchase service information,
seeService Publications Ordering Information
on page 415.“Part B: Owner Checks and Services”
tells you what should be checked and when.
It also explains what you can easily do to keep
your vehicle in good condition.
“Part C: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
lists some recommended products necessary
to help keep your vehicle properly maintained.
These products, or their equivalents, should
be used whether you do the work yourself or
have it done.
“Part D: Maintenance Record”is a place
for you to record and keep track of the
maintenance performed on your vehicle.
Keep your maintenance receipts. They may
be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty
repairs.
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
In this part are scheduled maintenance services
which are to be performed at the mileage intervals
specified.
Using the Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help keep
your vehicle in good working condition. But we do
not know exactly how you will drive it. You may
drive very short distances only a few times a week.
Or you may drive long distances all the time in
very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle
in making deliveries or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may
need more frequent checks and replacements.
So please read the following and note how
you drive. If you have any questions on how to
keep your vehicle in good condition, see your
dealer.
This part tells you the maintenance services you
should have done and when to schedule them.When you go to your dealer for your service
needs, you will know that GM-trained and
supported service people will perform the work
using genuine GM parts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed
in Part C. Make sure whoever services your
vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced
and all necessary repairs done before you or
anyone else drives the vehicle.
This schedule is for vehicles that:
•carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will find limits
on your vehicle’s Certification or Tire
Information label. SeeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 238.
•are driven on reasonable road surfaces within
legal driving limits.
•use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline
Octane on page 251for gasoline engine
vehicles orWhat Fuel to Use on page 253
for diesel engine vehicles.
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