2008 CHEVROLET KODIAK warning

To set the foot pedal parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down
the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
without the parking brake rmly set. Your
vehicle can roll. 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 you are on fairly level
ground, always set the parking brake.
To set the hand lever parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with your right foot. Pull up on
the handle with your right hand, until it stops.If the ignition is on when the parking brake is set, the
brake system warning light will come on.
Once the parking brake is applied, slowly remove your
foot from the regular brake pedal, while checking to
see if the vehicle moves. If the vehicle does start
to move, press the regular brake pedal and adjust the
parking brake holding force. See “Parking Brake
Adjustment” later in this section.
If the parking brake still does not set, take the vehicle to
your dealer/retailer for service.
To release the foot pedal parking brake, hold the
regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release handle,
located just above the parking brake pedal.
To release the hand lever parking brake, hold the
regular brake pedal down and push down on the handle
until it stops.
If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released,
the brake system warning light will go off.
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{CAUTION:
If you apply any one of the air brake parking
controls while the vehicle is moving, your rig
will stop suddenly. If you are not ready for
this, you or others could be injured. Do not
apply any one of these controls while you are
driving, unless you have to make an
emergency stop.
If the air pressure drops below 60 to 70 psi
(413 to 482 kPa), the primary brake light and warning
buzzer will come on. If the air pressure drops to
35 to 45 psi (241 to 310 kPa), the red trailer air supply
knob will automatically pop out and apply the spring
brakes on the trailer.
If the air pressure drops to 35 to 45 psi (241 to 310 kPa),
the yellow park brake knob will automatically pop out
and apply the spring brakes on the truck or tractor.
If you ever have a complete loss of air so that your air
brakes automatically apply, there is a way that the
tow operator can release the parking brakes to tow the
vehicle. SeeTowing Your Vehicle on page 4-24.
Parking Brake Burnish Procedure
All vehicles which have hydraulic brakes have a parking
brake. It is recommended that the parking brake be
burnished as part of the new vehicle break-in. The
parking brake will work best after it has been burnished
following these instructions:
1. Make sure that there is no other traffic around,
bring the vehicle speed up to 20 mph (32 km/h)
and apply the parking brake. Let the vehicle come
to a complete stop. Apply the base brakes and
disengage the parking brake.
2. Repeat the burnishing procedure in Step 1 a total
of 10 times
3. Between stops, drive the vehicle about
2.5 miles (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.
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{CAUTION:
During DPF regeneration, the exhaust system
and exhaust gases are very hot. Things that
burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your
vehicle and ignite. You or others could be
burned. Do not park near or over papers, leaves,
dry grass, or other things that can burn.
When the yellow DPF indicator comes on, the filter is
dirty and DPF regeneration is necessary. When
driving continues without regeneration, the DPF indicator
will change from yellow to red. Continuing to drive the
vehicle with the red indicator can cause filter damage.
To clean the filter, either drive the vehicle above
30 mph (50 km/h) to activate the automatic regeneration
or stop the vehicle and perform the manual regeneration
procedure. For the automatic regeneration, drive until
the green DPF indicator light goes off. This will take
approximately 20 minutes. Once automatic regeneration
has started, drive until the green indicator light goes
off to complete the regeneration in a single operation if
possible.During regeneration, the
green DPF indicator light
will come on. See
Diesel Particulate Filter
Warning Light on
page 3-45.
Notice:Extended idle should be avoided because
the DPF system is not capable of automatically
regenerating at idle. During extended idle, be sure
to watch for the DPF indicator lights which could
come on to indicate that the DPF is becoming
full and needs regeneration. If the yellow or red
indicator light comes on, perform manual
regeneration or drive the vehicle as described
previously for automatic regeneration to clean the
lter. Continued engine operation with the yellow or
red DPF indicator light on, without performing
manual or automatic regeneration, could cause
irreversible damage to the DPF requiring repair and
possible replacement that might not be covered
by your warranty.
Extended idling can cause exhaust parts and gases to
become very hot. Keep the exhaust area clear of
material that could ignite or burn. SeeParking Over
Things That Burn on page 2-44for more information.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-15
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-15
Marker Lamps..............................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Dome Lamps...............................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-17
Reading Lamps............................................3-17
Instrument Panel Switchbank..........................3-18
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-19
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-20
Climate Controls............................................3-20
Climate Control System.................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-23
Rear Heating System....................................3-24Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-24
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-25
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-26
Trip Odometer..............................................3-26
Tachometer.................................................3-26
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-27
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-27
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-28
Airbag Off Light............................................3-29
Charging System Light..................................3-30
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-31
Service Transmission Warning Light................3-31
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator......................3-32
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-32
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light. . . .3-34
Trailer Antilock Brake System Warning Light.....3-34
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-35
Low Coolant Warning Light............................3-35
Wait to Start Indicator...................................3-36
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-36
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-37
Low Oil Level Light.......................................3-38
Change Engine Oil Light................................3-38
Engine Overspeed Warning Light....................3-39
Engine Shutdown Warning Light.....................3-39
Transmission Temperature Gage.....................3-39
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Exhaust Brake Indicator Light.........................3-40
Differential Lock Indicator Light.......................3-40
Reduced Engine Power Light.........................3-41
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator
Light........................................................3-41
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.....................3-42
Power Take-Off Light....................................3-42
Check Gages Warning Light...........................3-42
Fuel Gage...................................................3-43
Water in Fuel Warning Light...........................3-44
Change Fuel Filter Warning Light....................3-44Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light..............3-45
Air Filter Restriction Indicator..........................3-45
Air Pressure Gage........................................3-46
Hourmeter Gage...........................................3-46
Audio System(s).............................................3-47
Setting the Clock..........................................3-48
Radio(s)......................................................3-48
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-57
Radio Reception...........................................3-58
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-58
Chime Level Adjustment................................3-58
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-23.
B. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-25.
C. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-29orManual Transmission Operation
on page 2-30.
D. Air Brake Controls. SeeParking Brake
(With Hydraulic Brakes) on page 2-38or
Parking Brake (With Air Brakes) on page 2-41.
E. Transfer Case Controls (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-32. Air Filter Gage
(If Equipped). SeeAir Filter Restriction Indicator on
page 3-45.
F. Auxiliary Gages. SeeWarning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators on page 3-24.
G. Exterior Lamp Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-14.H. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J. Audio System(s). SeeAudio System(s) on
page 3-47.
K. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-20.
L. Instrument Panel Switchbank. SeeInstrument
Panel Switchbank on page 3-18.
M. Airbag Off Switch. SeeAirbag Off Switch on
page 1-56.
N. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-19.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flashers warn others. They also let
the police and other emergency vehicles know you
have a problem.
The hazard warning
flasher button is
located on top of the
steering column.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps flash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the flashers off.
The hazard warning flashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your vehicle’s
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
Sound the horn by pushing the center of the steering
wheel. If you have the optional air horn, it is controlled
by a cord that you will find up above and to the left
of the driver. The harder you pull on the cord, the louder
the air horn will sound. The air horn works only after
your air brake system pressure gets up to about
115 psi (790 kPa). The air horn will work properly
unless the air brake system pressure drops below
60 psi (415 kPa).
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Rear Heating System
If you have a crew cab
and your vehicle has
a rear heater,
the thumbwheel for
this feature is located
on the headliner.
To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the
rear floor vents, turn the thumbwheel to the desired
fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the thumbwheel all
the way down.
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that may
be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause
an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you
or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will
see in the details on the next few pages, some warning
lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let
you know they are working. If you are familiar with this
section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when there
is a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells
you what to do about it. Waiting to do repairs can
be costly and even dangerous.
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