2009 CHEVROLET KODIAK warning

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 3-6.
{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.
Your truck, when new, did not include tire changing
equipment or a place to store a tire in the vehicle. Few
drivers of these vehicles have the necessary equipment
aboard to be able to change a flat tire safely. For
example, you would need a truck jack that can lift several
thousand pounds and a torque wrench that can generate
several hundred foot-pounds (Y) of twisting force.
{CAUTION:
If you try to put air back into a tire that has run
flat, even a tire that was extremely low on air, the
tire can have a sudden air-out. This could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle and have a
serious crash. Do not refill a flat or very low tire
with air without first having the tire taken off the
wheel and checked for damage.
So if you are stopped somewhere by a flat or damaged
tire or wheel, you should get expert help. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5.
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Fuse Usage
1 Stoplamps
2 Not Used
3 Parking Lamps
4 Powertrain Control Module
5 Auxiliary Wiring
6 Heater/Air Conditioning
7 Hazard Warning Flashers
8 Power PostFuse Usage
9 Courtesy Lamps
10Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators
11 Starter
12 Rear Axle/Four-Wheel-Drive
13Trailer Turn Signals/Hazard Warning
Flashers
14 Radio/Chime
15 Daytime Running Lamps
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Fuse Usage
16 Airbag System
17 Exterior/Interior Lamps
18 Parking Brake
19 Accessory Power
20 Ignition 4
21 Sidemarker Lamps
22 Turn Signal/Backup Lamps
23 Transmission
24 Hydraulics/Air Brake
A Spare
B Spare
Fuse Usage
Blank Not Used
BRK Brake Warning Lamp
RT PRK Passenger Side Parking Lamps
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
LT PARK Driver Side Parking Lamps
RT REAR
TRN/STOPPassenger Side Rear Turn
Signal/Stoplamp
LT REAR
TRN/STOPDriver Side Rear Turn
Signal/Stoplamp
Fuse Usage
RADIO Radio
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
PWR WNDW Power Windows
Relay Usage
ECU/PTO*Engine Control Unit/Power Take-Off
*Diesel 7.8 Duramax
BRK LAMPC4/C5 Brake Lamps,
C6/C7/C8 Tractor/Trailer Wiring
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
IGN-4 Ignition
CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp
MRK LTS Sidemarker and Clearance Lamps
HTD/MIRR Heated Mirrors
HTR Diesel Heated Fuel
RT TRN TRLR Passenger Side Trailer Turn Signal
Blank Not Used
LT TRN TRLR Driver Side Trailer Turn Signal
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
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Fuse Usage
IGN 1 Ignition 1
IGN 4 Ignition 4
IGN 3 Ignition 3
BATT/HAZ Battery/Hazard Warning Flashers
HEADLAMP Headlamps
LIGHTING Interior/Exterior Lamps
HVAC Climate Control System
NOTEC4/C5 Electric Brake,
C6/C7/C8 Brake Lamps
Secondary Underhood
Fuse Block
5-101

Automatic Transmission Shift Indicator
Check
Check that the indicator points to the gear chosen.
Steering Check
Be alert for any changes in steering action, abnormal
front tire wear or steering wheel position. An inspection
or service is needed when the steering wheel is
harder to turn or has too much free play, or if there are
strange sounds when turning or parking.
Brake System Check
Be alert to the low air warning light or tone alarm, or
changes in braking action, such as repeated pulling to
one side, unusual sounds when braking or increased
brake pedal travel. Make sure air brake system reservoirs
are drained daily with full system air pressure, and check
system for leaks. Any of these conditions could indicate
the need for brake system inspection and/or service.
Engine Cooling System Service
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings, and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To
help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the
cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at
least once a year.
Exhaust System Inspection
Be alert for any changes in the sound of the exhaust
system or any smell of fumes. These are signs the
system may be leaking. Have it checked and/or repaired
at once. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-45and
Running the Vehicle While Parked on page 2-50.
Check to be sure that mud or dirt is not caked on the
exhaust system, especially in the area of the diesel
particulate filter and tailpipe. Clean the area as needed.
SeeDiesel Particulate Filter on page 2-46.
At high mileages, the DPF becomes loaded with ash.
This is normal. When the amount of ash loading is high,
see your dealer/retailer for DPF cleaning or replacement.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Check
Check operation and condition of the wiper blades.
Check the flow of the washer spray.
Defroster Check
Move the control to the defrost symbol and the fan to HI
or the high symbol. Then check the airflow from the
ducts at the inside base of the windshield.
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Mirrors and Sun Visors Check
Check that friction joints hold mirrors and sun visors in
place.
Seat Adjuster Check
When adjusting a manual seat, be sure seat adjusters
latch by attempting to move the seat after latching.
Lamps Check
Check panel lighting, warning lights, indicator lights, and
interior lamps. On the outside, check: license plate lamps,
sidemarker lamps, reflectors or lights on outside mirrors,
headlamps, parking lamps, identification and clearance
lamps, taillamps, brake lamps, turn signals, backup
lamps, and hazard warning flashers. Have headlamp aim
checked at once if beams seem improperly aimed.
Glass, Mirrors, Lamps, and/or
Reflectors Condition Check
Look for broken, scratched, dirty, or damaged glass,
mirrors, lamps, or reflectors that could reduce the view
or visibility or cause injury. Replace, clean, or repair
promptly.
Door Latches Check
Check that doors close, latch, and lock tightly. Check for
broken, damaged, or missing parts that might prevent
tight latching.
Hood Latches Check
Check that the hood closes firmly. Check for broken,
damaged, loose, or missing parts that might prevent tight
latching. Make sure the secondary latch, if the vehicle
has one, keeps the hood from opening all the way when
the primary latch is released.
6-29

A
Accessories and Modifications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-22
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-58
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-95
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-38
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Air Pressure Gage..........................................3-47
Air Suspension...............................................2-44
Air Suspension Seats........................................ 1-6
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-28
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Airbag System................................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-58
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-55
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-53
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-58
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-53
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inflates?..................................................1-54
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-52
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-50Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-58
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-33
Antilock Brakes, Trailer System
Warning Light.............................................3-34
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-92
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-89
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-93
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-90
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-88
Finish Care.................................................5-90
Finish Damage............................................5-93
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-89
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-87
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-93
Tires..........................................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-90
Weatherstrips..............................................5-89
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-91
Ashtray.........................................................3-19
Audio System.................................................3-48
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-58
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-58
Radio Reception..........................................3-58
Setting the Clock.........................................3-48
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-57
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Audio System(s).............................................3-49
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-42
Operation...................................................2-27
B
Battery..........................................................5-61
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-6
Brake
Diesel Engine Exhaust.................................2-26
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Exhaust Indicator Light.................................3-41
Trailer Hand Control Valve.............................. 4-6
Brake Fluid....................................................5-52
Brakes..........................................................5-52
Hydraulic Systems......................................... 4-4
Parking Brake Burnish Procedure...................2-43
System Warning Light..................................3-31
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-10
Bucket Seats................................................... 1-2
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-71
Buying New Tires...........................................5-79
C
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Capacities and Specifications..........................5-102
Carbon Monoxide...................................2-45, 4-17
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-89
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-53
Change Fuel Filter Warning Light......................3-45
Charging System Light....................................3-29
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-36
Gages Warning Light...................................3-43
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-22
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-93
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-36
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-40
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position...................................1-44
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