CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 2017 Owner's Manual

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hose and pipe do not interfere with
any chassis part or wheel, and that
their joints are not leaking and are
free of any type of damage. Check
the right front brake hose and pipe
in the same way. The rear left and
right brake hoses and pipes should
also be checked in the same
manner.
Disc Brakes and Drum Brakes
If the brake pads and shoe linings
wear out beyond their usable limit,
not only will the brake performance
be impaired, but brake components
could also fail.
{Warning
Do not drive with brake pads and
shoe linings worn out beyond the
limit. Excessively worn brake
pads and shoe linings may cause
breakdown of brake components
and poor braking performance.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
Caution
The pad has an embedded wear
indicator. A squeaking noise from
the indicator means that the pad
is approaching the usable limit.
If the squeaking noise from the
indicator can be heard, contact
the nearest dealer for inspection
or replacement.
Brake Fluid
Checking the Brake Fluid
Level
Remove the inspection cover (1) on
the left- hand side of the instrument
panel by turning it with your fingers.
Check that the fluid level in the
reservoir is between the "MAX" and
"ADD" lines.
If the fluid surface cannot easily be
seen, rock the vehicle gently.
Adding Brake Fluid
If the level of brake fluid has
dropped below the "ADD" line,
remove the cap (2) and add fluid.
Take care to avoid filling beyond the
"MAX" line.
Tighten the cap securely after the
fluid has been added.
When adding brake fluid to the tank,
take care to prevent dirt and water
from entering it. Any dirt or water in
the system could cause the vehicle
to lose braking functions.
Inspect and change brake fluid
according to the Maintenance
Schedule.
Use the recommended brake fluid
when adding brake fluid.

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Never mix the specified brake fluid
with fluids of another brand.
Be careful not to spill brake fluid
onto painted surfaces or to let it
come in contact with skin. If fluid is
spilled onto a painted surface or
comes in contact with skin, wash
away the fluid with water and
immediately wipe the area clean.
Brake fluid readily absorbs moisture.
Therefore, it is necessary to close
the brake fluid container tightly for
storage.
If the brake fluid level decreases
rapidly, there may be a problem in
the brake system or brake pads or
shoe linings may have worn out.
Have your vehicle inspected by the
nearest dealer immediately.Battery
Working Near Battery
Diesel Vehicle Shown, GasolineVehicle Similar
The batteries are located on the
outboard side of the left frame rail,
behind the cab. The batteries are in
a carrier with the cover (2) retained
by spring clips (1).
{Danger
Follow the precautions listed in
the jump starting Danger (see
"When the Battery is Discharged")
when working on or near the
battery. Personal injury
(particularly to eyes) or property
damage may result from battery
explosion, battery fluid or
electrical (short circuit) burns. You
and others could be seriously
injured or killed.
If the negative cable is disconnected
from the negative terminal on the
battery within 3 minutes after turning
the engine control switch to the
"LOCK" position, the engine control
module may malfunction.
Checking the Battery
Your new vehicle is equipped with
DELKOR (Diesel vehicles) or
CHAMPION (Gasoline vehicles)
batteries. They need no periodic
electrolyte level maintenance. Its
top is permanently sealed (except
for two small vent holes) and has no

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filler caps. You will never have to
add water. Remember to check and
recharge the battery as necessary,
as well as keep connection clean.
The hydrometer (green-eye test
indicator) in the top of each battery
(if equipped) provides information
for testing purposes only.
If the vehicle is not going to be
driven for 30 days or longer,
disconnect the ground cable from
the negative (–) terminal of the
batteries to prevent discharge.
For full power needs at replacement
time, a battery with the same
specifications, as shown on the
original battery's label, is
recommended.
{Warning
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
harm. Wash hands after handling.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
Fuel Filter
Change the fuel filter in accordance
with the Maintenance Schedule or
when the fuel filter indicator light
(amber) comes on.
Drain the water when the water
separator (fuel filter) warning light
comes on. (Drain the water from the
chassis-side fuel filter and
engine-side fuel filter.)
Failure to replace the fuel filter when
needed may lead to fuel system
damage. Your authorized dealer can
inspect your fuel filter and replace
your fuel filter, if needed.

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Rear Axle (Gear Oil Viscosity Chart)
Gear Oil Viscosity Chart
Select appropriate gear oil in accordance with the table below. It is important
to select the viscosity appropriate for the temperature at which your vehicle
operates. Use the following table for making correct selections.
Rear Axle (Oil Level
Check)
Rear Axle Differential Gear Oil
The rear axle differential gear oil
level must be checked for its level
and it must be changed according to
the Maintenance Schedule.
Use the oil quantities indicated later
in this section only as guidelines
when changing the rear axle
differential gear oil.
After changing the oil, ensure that it
is at the correct level.
Drained oil must be disposed of in a
method conforming to the regulatory
requirements in your state.

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Checking the Oil Level
1. Remove the oil level plug.
2. Check that the oil level (1) isup to the lower edge of the oil
level plug hole (2). If the oil
level is tool low, add oil through
the oil level plug hole.
3. Fasten the oil level plug to the specified torque. Plug
tightening torque is 84 Nm
(8.6 kgFm/62 lb ft).
Any dirt on the plug should be
wiped off before installing it.
Noise Control System
The following information relates to
compliance with federal noise
emission standards for vehicles with
a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) of more than 4 536 kg
(10,000 lb). The maintenance
schedule provides information on
maintaining the noise control system
to minimize degradation of the noise
emission control system during the
life of your vehicle. The noise
control system warranty is set forth
in your Warranty and Owner
Information book.
These standards apply only to
vehicles sold in the United States.
Tampering with Noise Control
System Prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following
acts or the causing thereof: 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person,
other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair or
replacement, of any device or
element of design incorporated
into any new vehicle for the
purpose of noise control, prior
to its sale or delivery to the
ultimate purchaser or while it is
in use; or
2. The use of the vehicle after such device or element of
design has been removed or
rendered inoperative by any
person.
Among those acts presumed to
constitute tampering are the acts
listed below.
Insulation:
Removal of the noise shields or any
undercab insulation.

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Engine:
Removal or rendering engine speed
governor, if so equipped, inoperative
so as to allow engine speed to
exceed manufacturer specifications.
Fan and Drive:
.Removal of fan clutch or
rendering clutch inoperative.
. Removal of the fan shroud.
Air Intake:
. Removal of air cleaner silencer.
. Reversing air cleaner cover.
Exhaust:
. Removal of muffler, catalytic
converter, and/or resonator.
. Removal of exhaust pipes and
exhaust pipe clamps.
. For diesel vehicles, removal or
modification of diesel particulate
filter (DPF).
. For diesel vehicles, removal or
modification of selective catalytic
reduction (SCR) catalyst.Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
(Diesel Only)
When the Selector Lever
Cannot be Moved From the "P"
Position
Perform the following when the
selector lever cannot be moved from
the "P" position.
When performing the below
operations, make sure the parking
brake is securely engaged.
1. Securely pull the parking brake lever and stop the engine.
2. Remove the cup holder (1) byremoving the three Torx®
bolts (2).

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3. Remove the selector levercover by removing the four
screws and lifting it up.
4. Operate the selector lever (1)
while pressing the release
lever (2).
Caution
When the selector cannot be
operated from the P position to
any other position even after
performing the operation below
repeatedly, the shift lock system
may have a failure. Have the
vehicle inspected at your dealer. When installing the cover, perform
the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Removal
1. Pull the wiper arm up to the
vertical position.
2. While pressing the wiper-blade hook towards the arm, slide the
blade downwards (towards the
base of the arm).
3. With the blade and arm almostperpendicular, remove the
blade from the arm.
Installation

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1. Insert the blade while holding italmost perpendicular to
the arm.
2. With the blade and arm
oriented in the same direction,
push up the blade until it locks
into place on the arm.
Do not lower the wiper arm with its
blade removed; the windshield glass
may be scratched.
Whenever a wiper blade has been
attached, ensure that it is locked
into place. Failure to observe this
precaution can result in the wiper blade becoming dislocated when the
windshield wiper switch is
turned on.
Replacement of Wiper Rubber
Insert
Removal
1. Remove the wiper blade from
the wiper arm.
2. Pull the wiper rubber insert in the direction indicated by the
arrow and extract it from the
wiper blade. Installation
1. Insert a new wiper rubber
insert into the wiper blade.

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2. Continue pushing in the wiperrubber insert until the wiper
blade's hook engages with the
hole in it, and then confirm that
the rubber insert is securely
held in place.
3. Attach the wiper blade to the wiper arm.Headlamp Aiming
For vertical aiming, turn the two
screws indicated by arrows in the
diagram.
1. Remove the rubber beneath the headlight.
2. Two screws should be turned in the same direction at the
same time to adjust aiming.
3. When the headlamp aiming is out of position, contact your
dealer.
Bulb Replacement
Bulbs
1. Check each bulb for blowout.
2. If a bulb has blown out, replaceit. Always place the engine
control switch in the “LOCK”
position and place all the other
switches in the “OFF”position
before replacing the blown
bulbs.
3. If you need assistance replacing any bulbs, contact
your dealer.
Turn Signals
The flasher unit activates both the
turn signal circuits and the hazard
circuit. Should a lamp burn out, the
flasher unit will continue to operate.
Check the turn signal lamps visually
before the vehicle is used.

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Bulb Wattage
{Warning
Using bulbs with a wattage other
than that specified could cause
the bulb or the wiring to become
hot. This could result in the
warping of the lens and case, and
it could also lead to the outbreak
of fire.
Bulbs are hot immediately after
they go out. When replacing the
bulbs, avoid being burned by
making sure they are fully cooled.
Never drive the vehicle with the
bulbs not working. This could
result in an accident.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
When one bulb of a pair of lamps,
such as a headlamp blows out, the
other bulb is approaching the end of
its useful life. We recommend that
both be changed at the same time. For the lamps (lighting equipment)
such as headlamps, inside of the
lens can mist up momentarily when
driving in the rain or during the car
wash. Also, the temperature
difference between inside and
outside of the lamps can sometimes
cause the water condensation
inside the lens. This is not abnormal
because this is the same
phenomenon as the windshield or
door glass fogs up when it rains. If it
is demisted minutes after the lamp
is turned on, things are normal.