Chevrolet kodiak 2004, Owner'S Manual

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Automatic High Idle System
(Diesel Engines)
The automatic high idle feature will engage whenever
you start your vehicle and the engine is below the preset
operating temperature. This will help decrease engine
warm-up time.
Idle speed will then return to normal under any of the
following conditions:
•
The engine reaches the preset operating
temperature or has been operating for at least
ten minutes.
•
The brake pedal is pressed.
•
The manual transmission clutch pedal is pressed
or, the automatic transmission (if equipped) is
shifted from NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P).
•
The vehicle speed exceeds about 5 mph (8 km/h).
•
The throttle is pressed.
Manual High Idle System
If your vehicle has this
feature, the manual high
idle switch is located in the
instrument panel
switchbank.
This system can be used to increase your engine idle
speed whenever the following conditions are met:
•
The brake pedal is not pressed.
•
The vehicle speed is below about 5 mph (8 km/h)
for vehicles with diesel engines. The vehicle must
not be moving and the accelerator must not be
pressed for vehicles with gasoline engines.
•
The manual transmission (if equipped) clutch pedal
is not pressed or, the automatic transmission (if
equipped) is in NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P).
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