2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK check transmission fluid

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 173
Low Coolant Warning Light....................... 173
Wait to Start Indicator............................... 174
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 174
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 175
Low Oil Level Light................................... 176
Change Engine Oil Light........................... 176
Engine Overspeed Warning Light.............. 177
Engine Shutdown Warning Light................ 177
Transmission Temperature Gage............... 178
Exhaust Brake Indicator Light.................... 178
Differential Lock Indicator Light.................. 178
Reduced Engine Power Light.................... 179
Highbeam On Light................................... 179
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light........................................ 179
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light............... 180
Check Gages Warning Light...................... 180
Fuel Gage................................................. 181Water in Fuel Warning Light...................... 182
Air Filter Restriction Indicator..................... 182
Air Pressure Gage..................................... 183
Hourmeter Gage........................................ 183
Audio System(s)......................................... 184
Setting the Time........................................ 185
AM-FM Radio............................................ 186
Radio with Cassette.................................. 189
Radio with CD........................................... 195
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(Non-RDS Radios)................................. 201
Radio Reception........................................ 201
Care of the Cassette Tape Player............. 202
Care of Your CDs..................................... 203
Care of the CD Player.............................. 204
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 204
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 204
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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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3. Store the seal in the inlet, located on the
underside of the hood
4. Store the clamp on the coolant surge tank.
Pull the overflow tube out of the white
plastic retainer, slip the clamp over and
reinstall the hose.
The seal will need to be replaced on to the air
cleaner for normal driving, especially in the
warmer months.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check
A good time to check your automatic transmission
fluid level is when the engine oil is checked.
See your Allison Automatic Transmission
Operator’s Manual to find out when to change
your transmission fluid and filters.
How to Check and What to Use
The Allison Automatic Transmission Operator’s
Manual that came with the vehicle shows how to
check the automatic transmission fluid and
what fluid to use.
Automatic Transmission External Filter
Your automatic transmission filter requires
periodic replacement.
Consult the Allison Automatic Transmission
Operator’s Manual that came with the vehicle for
proper change intervals.
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Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the
engine oil is checked. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to find out when to check and change
your manual transmission fluid. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 363.
How to Check and What to Use
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off,
the vehicle is parked on a level place, and the
transmission is cool enough for you to rest
your fingers on the transmission case.
To check the transmission fluid level, do the
following:
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check to be sure that the lubricant level is up
to the bottom of the fill opening. On heavy
duty transmissions, an inch of oil level equals
about one gallon of fluid.3. If the fluid level is good, reinstall the plug and
be sure it is fully seated. If the fluid level is
low, add more fluid as described in the
next steps. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to
use. SeePart C: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 397.
How to Add Fluid
To add transmission fluid, do the following:
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only
enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to
the bottom of the fill opening. Refer to
the Maintenance Schedule to determine the
proper fluid to use. SeePart C:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 397.
3. Reinstall the filler plug. Be sure the plug is
fully seated.
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Transmission Fluid, Automatic
3000 RDS and EVS, and 3500 RDS and EVS with
PTO Provision59.0 pt 28.1 L
3000 RDS and EVS, and 3500 RDS and EVS without
PTO Provision52.0 pt 24.6 L
1000 HS, RDS, MH, PTS and EVS, 2200 HS, RDS, MH,
PTS and EVS, 2500 HS and RDS, and 2300 HS and RDS35.0 pt 16.5 L
Add 2 pints (1 L) when changing spin-on or remote filter.
See the Allison
®Automatic Transmission Operator’s Manual for fluid check and maintenance information.
Transmission Fluid, Manual
ES052-7, ES066-7 22.0 pt 10.4 L
FS5205A 12.5 pt 5.9 L
FSO8406, FS6305A, FS6305B, FS6406, FS5406A 19.5 pt 9.2 L
FS4205A, FS4205B 11.5 pt 5.4 L
RT6609 12.0 pt 5.7 L
RT8709 26.0 pt 12.3 L
RT8908LL 28.0 pt 13.2 L
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
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Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 142
Flat Tire...................................................... 330
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 282
Manual Transmission................................ 283
Power Steering........................................ 295
Windshield Washer.................................. 296
Four-Wheel Drive...............................119, 312
Front Axle................................................... 313
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs ... 319
Fuel............................................................ 251
Additives.................................................. 252
Diesel Engine Fuel................................... 253
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 266
Filling Your Tank...................................... 264
Filter........................................................ 317
Filter Replacement................................... 263
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 264
Gage....................................................... 181
Gasoline Octane...................................... 251
Gasoline Specifications............................ 251
Primary Filter and Water Separator.......... 317
Running Out of Fuel................................ 262
Secondary Filter and Water Separator/
Heater.................................................. 318
Very Cold Weather Operation................... 256
Water in Fuel........................................... 256Fuel (cont.)
Water in Warning Light............................ 182
What Fuel to Use.................................... 253
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 341
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 342
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 344
Windshield Wiper..................................... 341
G
Gage
Air Pressure............................................. 183
Check Gages Warning Light..................... 180
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 173
Filter Minder............................................ 182
Fuel......................................................... 181
Hourmeter................................................ 183
Oil Pressure............................................. 175
Speedometer........................................... 163
Tachometer.............................................. 163
Transmission Temperature........................ 178
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 168
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 251
Specifications........................................... 251
Gasoline Engine, Starting.............................. 97
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 407
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L
Lamps
Dome....................................................... 153
Exterior.................................................... 150
Marker..................................................... 152
Reading................................................... 154
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 57
Light
Airbag Off................................................ 166
Airbag Readiness..................................... 165
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 172
Brake System Warning............................. 169
Change Engine Oil................................... 176
Charging System..................................... 167
Check Gages Warning............................. 180
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator............ 179
Differential Lock Indicator......................... 178
Engine Overspeed Warning...................... 177
Engine Shutdown Warning....................... 177
Exhaust Brake Indicator........................... 178
Highbeam On.......................................... 179
Low Coolant Warning............................... 173
Low Oil Level........................................... 176
Low Washer Fluid Warning...................... 180
Malfunction Indicator................................ 174Light (cont.)
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator................ 169
Reduced Engine Power............................ 179
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 164
Safety Belt Reminder Tone...................... 164
Service Transmission Warning.................. 168
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ... 172
Wait to Start Indicator.............................. 174
Water in Fuel Warning............................. 182
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 154
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 238
Locks
Door.......................................................... 91
Power Door............................................... 92
Loss of Control........................................... 221
Low Coolant Warning Light.......................... 173
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light................. 180
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts.... 352
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 391
At Least Once a Year.............................. 396
At Least Twice a Year.............................. 392
How This Section is Organized................ 360
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Introduction.............................................. 360
Maintenance Requirements...................... 360
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance
Services............................................... 362
Part B - Owner Checks and Services....... 391
Part C - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants............................................. 397
Part D - Maintenance Record.................. 400
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 363
Scheduled Maintenance Supplements...... 363
Using....................................................... 362
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 360
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 174
Manual Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 283
Operation................................................. 116
Manual Windows........................................... 93
Marker Lamps............................................. 152
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 133
Outside Convex Mirrors............................ 134
Outside Heated Mirrors............................ 134
Outside Manual Mirrors............................ 133
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 133N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................... 95
Noise Control System, Tampering ................ 314
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 352
O
Odometer.................................................... 163
Odometer, Trip............................................ 163
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 219
Oil
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 176
Engine............................................268, 272
Low Oil Level Light.................................. 176
Pressure Gage......................................... 175
Oil, Engine Oil Life System........276, 278, 279
Older Children, Restraints............................. 42
Other Service Items
Air Conditioning System........................... 320
Automatic Ether Injection System............. 318
Front Wheel Bearings with
Oil-Filled Hubs...................................... 319
Fuel Filter................................................ 317
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