2009 CHEVROLET KODIAK lights

Seats and Restraint System............................. 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
..............................................1-10
Safety Belts
.............................................1-11
Child Restraints
.......................................1-28
Airbag System
.........................................1-48
Restraint System Check
............................1-59
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-6
Windows
.................................................. 2-8
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-10
Mirrors
....................................................2-51
Storage Areas
.........................................2-53
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-23
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-48
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-23Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-6
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-22
Rear Axle
...............................................5-67
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................5-68
Front Axle
...............................................5-69
Noise Control System
...............................5-70
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-71
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-71
Other Service Items
..................................5-72
Tires
......................................................5-76
Appearance Care
.....................................5-87
Vehicle Identification
.................................5-94
Electrical System
......................................5-95
Capacities and Specifications
...................5-102
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
....5-108
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
............................ 7-9
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........7-11
Index................................................................ 1
2009 Chevrolet Kodiak Owner ManualM

Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has five different positions.
A (ACC/ACCESSORY):This position allows you to use
the radio, power windows and the windshield wipers
when the engine is off. To get into ACC/ACCESSORY,
push in the key and turn it toward you. The steering
wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you
inserted the key.
B (LOCK):This position locks the ignition, steering
wheel and transmission. You will only be able to remove
the key when the ignition is turned to LOCK.C (OFF):This position turns off the engine, but leaves
the steering wheel unlocked. Use OFF if you must
have the vehicle in motion while the engine is off.
D (ON/RUN):This position can be used to operate the
electrical accessories and to display some instrument
panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The
switch stays in this position when the engine is running.
If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle
if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period
of time.
E (START):This is the position that starts the engine.
When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch returns to ON/RUN for driving.
A warning tone will sound when the driver door is
opened, the vehicle is parked, and the key is in the
ignition.
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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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Locking Hubs
Turn the dial of the hublock (A) from the FREE position
to the LOCK position to lock the front axle.
Turn the dial of the hublock (A) from the LOCK position
to the FREE position to unlock the axle.
You do not have to back the vehicle up to disengage
the hublocks.If the vehicle has
four-wheel drive, the
transfer case knob is
located to the right of the
steering wheel on the
instrument panel. Use this
knob to shift into and
out of four-wheel drive.
An indicator light shows you which position the transfer
case is in. The indicator lights come on briefly when
you turn on the ignition and one stays on. If the lights do
not come on, you should take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer for service. An indicator light flashes while
shifting the transfer case. It will remain on when the
shift is complete. If for some reason the transfer case
cannot make a requested shift, it returns to the last
chosen setting. Hublock Dial Location
Hublock Dial
2-31

Notice:Extended idle should be avoided because
the DPF system is not capable of self cleaning at
idle. During extended idle operation, monitor the
instrument panel telltale lights and Driver Information
Center for messages and take appropriate indicated
action. Continued idling with the warning light/
message on could cause irreversible damage to the
DPF requiring repair and possible replacement that
might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
When the yellow DPF indicator comes on, the filter is
dirty and needs cleaning. You will also notice a change
in the exhaust sound and engine idle speed. This is
normal. If you continue to drive and the exhaust filter is
not cleaned as required, the DPF indicator will change
from yellow to red. Continuing to drive the vehicle
with the red indicator can cause filter damage.
Vehicles with DPF have specific fuel and engine oil
requirements. SeeWhat Fuel to Use on page 5-8and
Engine Oil (DURAMAX Diesel Engine) on page 5-24
orEngine Oil (Caterpillar Diesel Engine) on page 5-27or
Engine Oil (Isuzu Diesel Engine) on page 5-28or
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 5-32for more
information on those requirements.Notice:Permanent damage can occur to the DPF
or related components if the required Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel (15 ppm sulfur maximum) or low ash
CJ-4 engine oil is not used. This damage would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
For vehicles with Power Take-Off (PTO), monitor the
instrument panel cluster for lights related to the DPF.
All engines consume some amount of engine oil. Ash
is the by-product of engine oil consumption. The ash will
become trapped in the DPF over the life of the vehicle.
Eventually, the buildup of ash will restrict the exhaust
gases and the DPF will need to be cleaned or replaced.
SeeAccessories and Modifications on page 5-3for
important information if you are considering adding
accessories or modifying the vehicle.
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4. Fully set the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
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 a Power Take Off (PTO), turn the
PTO off. SeePower Take-Off (PTO) on page 2-30.
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
cleaning begins. Do not leave the vehicle
unattended during manual cleaning.9. When both the green and the yellow or red DPF
indicator lights go off, cleaning is completed.
Manual cleaning is normally completed in about
30 minutes.
Under certain operating conditions, manual cleaning
might not be able to be performed, even if the soot level
in the DPF requires cleaning. This can occur because of
low coolant temperature, low battery voltage, high
exhaust temperature or immediately after starting the
vehicle. When manual cleaning is requested and coolant
temperature is low, an engine warm-up cycle 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, cleaning will begin.
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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
3-1

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-22.
B.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-24.
C. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-27orManual Transmission Operation
on page 2-28.
D. Air Brake Controls. SeeParking Brake (With
Hydraulic Brakes) on page 2-38orParking Brake
(With Air Brakes) on page 2-41.
E. Transfer Case Controls (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-30. Air Filter Gage
(If Equipped). SeeAir Filter Restriction Indicator on
page 3-46.F. Auxiliary Gages. SeeWarning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators on page 3-23.
G.Exterior Lamps on page 3-14.
H.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
I.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
J.Audio System(s) on page 3-48.
K.Climate Control System on page 3-20.
L.Instrument Panel Switchbank on page 3-18.
M.Airbag Off Switch on page 1-55.
N.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-19.
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