2009 CHEVROLET KODIAK service

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
A computer system called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation
of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.
It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels
for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment.
If this light comes on while
you are driving, two things
can happen.
First, you will not notice any difference in engine
performance, but the tail pipe emissions might increase.
Second, the engine might not run properly or could
stall without warning. If either of these things happen,
see your dealer/retailer for service.This light should come on when the ignition is on, but
the engine is not running, as a check to show it is
working. If it does not come on at all, have it repaired.
Notice:If the vehicle is continually driven with
this light on, after a while, the emission controls
might not work as well, the vehicle’s fuel economy
might not be as good, and the engine might not
run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs
that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Notice:Modifications made to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the
vehicle or the replacement of the original tires
with other than those of the same Tire Performance
Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle’s emission
controls and can cause this light to come on.
Modifications to these systems could lead to costly
repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This
could also result in a failure to pass a required
Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3.
If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while
the engine is running this indicates that there is an
OBDII problem and service is required.
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Oil Pressure Gage
The engine oil pressure
gage, on the lower right
portion of your instrument
panel cluster, shows
engine oil pressure in psi
(pounds per square inch) or
in kPa (kilopascals).
Oil pressure may vary with outside temperature and oil
viscosity, but readings of 30 to 40 psi (205 to 275 kPa)
on gasoline engines at operating temperature and
moderate road speeds are normal. If you have a diesel
engine, the normal operating range should be between
35 and 70 psi (240 to 480 kPa).A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a
dangerously low oil level or other problem.
If you have a Caterpillar®diesel engine, also see your
Caterpillar®Operation & Maintenance Manual.
{CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The
engine can become so hot that it catches fire.
Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon
as possible and have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can
damage the engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the
maintenance schedule in this manual for changing
engine oil.
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Low Oil Level Light
Your vehicle may have a
low oil level light.
This light should come on as a check, when you start
your engine. If the light fails to come on, have it repaired
as soon as possible so you will be aware when the oil
level is low.
Vehicles that have Caterpillar
®diesel engines may not
have a low oil level light. In this case, the light will
neither come on as a check when you start your engine,
nor will it come on to indicate a low oil level.
If this light comes on and stays on, it means your
engine is low on oil. You need to check the oil level
right away. SeeEngine Oil (DURAMAX Diesel Engine)
on page 5-24orEngine Oil (Caterpillar Diesel Engine)
on page 5-27orEngine Oil (Isuzu Diesel Engine)
on page 5-28orEngine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on
page 5-32for further information.Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
can damage the engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the
maintenance schedule in this manual for changing
engine oil.
Change Engine Oil Light
The change engine oil light
should come on briefly as
a bulb check when you
start the engine. If the light
does not come on, have
it serviced.
If the change engine oil light comes on and stays on
after you start the engine, have the oil changed.
For additional information on when to change engine oil
for gasoline engines or DURAMAX
®diesel engines, see
Engine Oil (DURAMAX Diesel Engine) on page 5-24or
Engine Oil (Caterpillar Diesel Engine) on page 5-27or
Engine Oil (Isuzu Diesel Engine) on page 5-28orEngine
Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-32andScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-5. To reset the change engine oil
light, seeEngine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine) on
page 5-35orEngine Oil Life System (DURAMAX/Isuzu
Diesel Engines) on page 5-36orEngine Oil Life System
(Caterpillar Diesel Engine) on page 5-38.
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Engine Overspeed Warning Light
If your vehicle has this
light, it will come on if
your engine is operating
at too many revolutions per
minute (rpm).
It will also come on for a moment as a check when you
start your engine.
If it comes on when you’re driving, reduce your engine
speed immediately.
Engine Shutdown Warning Light
If your vehicle has the
engine shutdown feature,
this light will come on
when engine shutdown is
active.
SeeEngine Alarm and Automatic Shutdown on
page 2-18for more information.
Transmission Temperature Gage
If you have an automatic
transmission and this gage,
it is located above the
switchbank in the center of
the instrument panel.
When your ignition is on, the gage shows the
temperature of the transmission oil. A reading in the
warning zone, the red area beginning at 300°F (150°C),
means you must stop driving and check into the
cause. One possible cause is a low oil level in the
transmission.
Notice:If you drive your vehicle with the
transmission temperature gage above normal
operating range, you can damage the transmission.
This could lead to costly repairs that would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not drive your
vehicle while the transmission temperature gage
reading is above normal. See your dealer for service.
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Reduced Engine Power Light
If the check engine and
reduced engine power
lights are on, the electronic
throttle control may be
disabled.
A noticeable change in the vehicle’s performance may
also occur.
If the reduced engine power light is on, but there is no
change in performance, proceed to your destination.
The performance may be reduced the next time
the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a
slower speed while the reduced engine power light is on,
but acceleration and speed may be limited.
Anytime the check engine light stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to an authorized dealer/retailer as soon
as possible for service.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps
are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8
for more information.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light
This light turns on
whenever the Daytime
Running Lamps are on.
SeeDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-15for
more information.
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Diesel Particulate Filter Warning
Light
Your vehicle may have two
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) Warning lights.
These lights will come on briefly when the ignition is
turned to ON/RUN. One of these lights will come on
green during DPF regeneration. If the other light comes
on yellow, perform a manual regeneration or drive the
vehicle for automatic regeneration. If the light changes
from yellow to red, the DPF requires an immediate
regeneration. If the DPF is not regenerated, the service
engine soon light will come on and engine power will be
reduced.
SeeDiesel Particulate Filter on page 2-46andReduced
Engine Power Light on page 3-42for more information.
Air Filter Restriction Indicator
If your vehicle has this
feature, the gage is located
above the switchbank in
the center of the instrument
panel. It monitors the
engine air filter.
As the filter gets dirty, the yellow indicator will begin to
rise. When it reaches the red/orange change area,
the filter should be replaced.
After replacing the filter, reset the gage by pressing in
the yellow reset button at the bottom of the gage.
If you have a Caterpillar
®diesel engine, also see your
Caterpillar®Operation & Maintenance Manual.
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To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select
BAL or FAD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than
two seconds until a beep sounds. B (balance) and a zero
or F (fade) and a zero displays.
To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls
to the middle position, first end out of audio mode by
pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that
function, or by waiting five seconds for the display to
return to the time of day. Then press and hold the AUDIO
button for more than two seconds until a beep sounds.
CEN displays.
Fade may not be available if the vehicle is a regular cab
model.
Radio Messages
CAL (Calibration):The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL
displays it means that the radio has not been configured
properly for your vehicle and must be returned to your
dealer/retailer for service.
LOC (Locked):This message displays when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer/retailer.
Playing a CD
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing.
CD displays. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition
off, first press the eject button or the RCL knob.
If you insert a CD with the radio off and the ignition on,
it starts to play.
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped,
if it was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the
smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
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Care of the Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they are not properly stored, they may
not operate properly or may cause failure of the
tape player.
The tape player should be cleaned regularly after
every 50 hours of use. The radio may display CLN to
indicate that the tape player has been used for 50 hours
without resetting the tape clean timer. If this message
appears on the display, the cassette tape player
needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but it should
be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage
to the tapes and player. If there is a reduction in sound
quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape
or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no
improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape
head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The
recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealer/retailer.The cut tape detection feature of the cassette tape player
may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape.
To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected,
use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE button for two seconds
until the radio produces one beep. CAS will flash
on the display for five seconds.
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning time.
After the cleaning cassette is ejected, the cut tape
detection feature will be active again.
A non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a
cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head can be
used. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its
own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as
thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. The use of a
non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning cassette is not
recommended.
After the player is cleaned, press and hold the eject
button for three seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The
radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette
tape is in good condition before the tape player
is serviced.
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