2009 CHEVROLET KODIAK charging

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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During this warm-up period, check the warning lights
and gages:
•If oil pressure does not begin to rise within
15 seconds of starting, stop the engine and find the
cause. SeeOil Pressure Gage on page 3-38for
more information.
•If the engine coolant temperature gage needle goes
into the hot area on the gage, stop the engine and
find the cause of the overheating. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-34for more
information.
•If you have air brakes, the dual-needle air pressure
gage should read at least 115 psi (790 kPa) for both
service systems before you try to move the vehicle.
When air pressure is below 60 psi (420 kPa), the
LOW AIR light will come on and you will hear a
tone alarm. SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 3-31for more information. If the pressure does
not build up or drops during warm-up, stop the
engine and find the cause before you try to move the
vehicle. Recommended air pressure before driving is
120 psi (830 kPa). SeeAir Pressure Gage on
page 3-47for more information.
•The charging system light should come on when the
ignition key is turned to ON/RUN or START and
should go out when the engine is running above idle.
If the light does not go out or comes back on during
normal engine operation, have the charging system
checked right away. (This light tells you if the
generator is not charging; it does not reflect the
condition of the battery.) SeeCharging System Light
on page 3-29for more information.
•The voltmeter charge indicator gage tells you the
condition of the battery’s charge. The gage should be
in the center area during engine operation. The red
area on the left indicates an undercharge condition;
the red area on the right indicates an overcharge.
If the gage is in either red area, have the battery and
charging system checked right away. SeeVoltmeter
Gage on page 3-30for more information.
Notice:Do not allow the engine to operate at low
idle for more than five minutes. This can cause low
engine operating temperatures which can affect
engine operation and reduce engine life. Engine idle
speed should be increased to 1200 rpm whenever
extended idle is required. Once started, the engine
should be placed under load to allow the engine
coolant temperature to reach 150°F (66°C) before
shutting off the engine.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
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......................3-19Climate Controls............................................3-20
Climate Control System.................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-22
Rear Heating System....................................3-23
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-23
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-24
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-25
Trip Odometer..............................................3-25
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-25
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-26
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-27
Airbag Off Light............................................3-28
Charging System Light
..................................3-29
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-30
Service Transmission Warning Light................3-30
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator......................3-31
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-31
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light........3-33
Trailer Antilock Brake System Warning Light.......3-34
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-34
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and
stays on, it means that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. For example, the right
front passenger airbag could inflate even though
the airbag on-off switch is turned off.
To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the
vehicle serviced right away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 3-27for more information, including
important safety information.
If the word ON is lit, it means that the right front
passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). See
Airbag Off Switch on page 1-55for more on this,
including important safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light
may be located in the
instrument panel cluster, or
with the auxiliary warning
lights in the center of
the instrument panel.
It should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition,
before the engine is running, as a check to show
that it is working.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, have
your vehicle checked right away. You could have a loose
generator drive belt or some other problem.
Driving while this light is on will drain your battery. If you
must drive a short distance with the light on, turn off
your radio and other accessories. Sustained driving with
a generator failure could result in a lack of back-up
braking if the engine quits or the power steering pump
should fail.
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Voltmeter Gage
When your engine is
running, the voltmeter
gage shows the charging
system voltage.
Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible
problem in the electrical system.
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a
large number of electrical accessories are operating in
the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an
extended period. This condition is normal since the
charging system may not be able to provide full power
at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this
condition should correct itself because higher engine
speeds allow the charging system to create maximum
power.
You can only drive a short time on the battery. Be sure
to shut off the radio, the fan or any unnecessary
accessories and have the system serviced.
Service Transmission Warning Light
If your vehicle has an Allison®automatic transmission,
certain transmission malfunctions will turn this light on.
This light is located with
the auxiliary warning lights
in the center of the
instrument panel.
If this light comes on while you are driving, do not use
the transmission shift control or you may lose forward
gears. The computer for the transmission senses
a problem and chooses a gear to stay in so that you
can drive the vehicle in that gear. You may not be able
to drive as fast or back up when this light is on.
Notice:If you continue driving your vehicle after the
transmission warning light comes on, you could
damage the transmission. While this light is on, the
transmission cannot operate in all gears. If you
attempt to shift gears, the vehicle may not continue
to move. Do not attempt to shift gears while the
transmission warning light is on. Instead, drive
directly to an authorized dealer for service. If you
cannot drive to a dealer immediately, have the
vehicle towed.
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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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K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-16
Marker.......................................................3-16
Reading.....................................................3-17
Lap Belt........................................................1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-24
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-40
Light
Airbag Off..................................................3-28
Airbag Readiness........................................3-27
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-33
Brake System Warning.................................3-31
Change Engine Oil......................................3-39
Change Fuel Filter Warning..........................3-45
Charging System.........................................3-29
Check Gages Warning.................................3-43
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-42
Diesel Particulate Filter Warning....................3-46
Differential Lock Indicator..............................3-41
Engine Overspeed Warning...........................3-40Light (cont.)
Engine Shutdown Warning............................3-40
Exhaust Brake Indicator................................3-41
Highbeam On.............................................3-42
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-35
Low Oil Level.............................................3-39
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-43
Power Take-Off...........................................3-43
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator.....................3-31
Reduced Engine Power................................3-42
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-26
Service Transmission Warning.......................3-30
Trailer Antilock Brake System Warning............3-34
Wait to Start Indicator..................................3-35
Water in Fuel Warning.................................
3-45
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-17
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-20
Locks
Door ........................................................... 2-6
Power Door .................................................. 2-7
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-40
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