2008 CHEVROLET KODIAK transmission

4. Fully set the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N).
6. Idle the engine. If you used the idling control knob
to increase the engine speed, restore it all the way
to the left to reduce the engine speed.
7. If the vehicle has Power Take Off (PTO), turn the
PTO off. SeePower Take-Off (PTO) on page 2-32.
8. Press the DPF switch in the instrument panel
switchbank. SeeInstrument Panel Switchbank
on page 3-18. The green DPF indicator light comes
on, the exhaust gas control valve operates,
engine idle speed automatically increases, and DPF
regeneration begins. Do not leave the vehicle
unattended during manual regeneration.
9. When both the green and the yellow or red DPF
indicator lights go off, regeneration is completed.
Regeneration is normally completed in about
30 minutes.Under certain operating conditions, manual regeneration
might not be able to be performed, even if the soot
level in the DPF requires regeneration. This can occur
because of low coolant temperature, low battery voltage,
or high exhaust temperature or immediately after
starting the vehicle. When manual regeneration is
requested, by pressing the DPF switch, when coolant
temperature is low, engine warm-up is started, the green
indicator light will come on, the exhaust gas control
valve operates, and engine rpm increases to help raise
engine coolant temperature. When operating conditions
allow, regeneration will start.
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Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust into
your vehicle. See the earlier caution under
Engine Exhaust on page 2-45.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if
the climate control fan is at the highest setting.
One place this can happen is a garage.
Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily.
NEVER park in a garage with the engine
running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See
Winter Driving on page 4-16.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the automatic transmission shift lever is not
fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your
vehicle when the engine is running unless you
have to. 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 it is on fairly level
ground, always set the parking brake and
move the automatic transmission shift lever to
PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift
lever to NEUTRAL.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will
not move.
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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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Instrument Panel Overview
Automatic Transmission Shown, Manual Transmission Similar.
3-4

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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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work
at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
If you have an automatic transmission and you apply
your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
If you have a manual transmission and you apply your
brakes or push the clutch pedal, the cruise control
will shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do
not use your cruise control on winding roads
or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The accelerator pedal will not go down.
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will
slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to
step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to
a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course,
applying the brake or clutch takes you out of cruise
control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble
and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.
If your vehicle is equipped with the exhaust brake option
and the exhaust brake is turned on, the exhaust brake
may come on and try to slow down the vehicle to the set
cruise control speed if the vehicle has accelerated
past the set cruise control speed while going downhill.
Ending Cruise Control
There are four different ways to turn off the cruise
control:
•Step lightly on the brake pedal
(manual and automatic transmissions).
•Press the clutch pedal to the floor
(manual transmissions).
•Move the cruise switch to off, or
•Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the ignition, your cruise control set
speed memory is erased.
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Marker Lamps
If your vehicle has this feature, you can manually blink
the marker and clearance lamps.
The marker lamp defeat
switch is located in the
instrument panel
switchbank.
Press and hold the bottom of the switch to turn off the
marker and clearance lamps. When you release
the switch, the marker and clearance lamps will come
back on.
Instrument Panel Brightness
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the right of
the exterior lamp control.
Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights. When
the thumbwheel is moved to the first position, the radio
display and transmission selection display will go to
full intensity. The instrument panel cluster will also be
dimly lit. Moving the thumbwheel up to the next position
will activate the interior dome lamps.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open a door.
You can also turn the dome lamps on by moving
the thumbwheel, located to the right of the exterior lamp
control, all the way up to the second position. In this
position, the dome lamps will remain on whether a door
is open or closed.
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