CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 2018 Owner's Manual

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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 64
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 121
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 303
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 342
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 349
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
and the CHEVROLET Emblem are
trademarks and/or service marks of
General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
This manual has been prepared to
acquaint you with the operation and
maintenance of your vehicle, and to
provide important safety information.
It includes a Maintenance Schedule
and is supplemented with a
Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet. We urge you to
read these publications carefully.The following recommendations will
help ensure the most enjoyable,
safe, and trouble-free operation of
your vehicle. When it comes to
service, keep in mind that your
commercial truck dealer knows your
vehicle best and is interested in
your complete satisfaction. Your
dealer invites you to return for all of
your service needs both during and
after the warranty period.
Remember, if you have a concern
that has not been handled to your
satisfaction, follow the steps in the
separate Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information booklet. We
thank you for choosing our product,
and want to assure you of our
continuing interest in your motoring
pleasure and satisfaction.
Model Reference
The models covered in this
manual are:
Single Cab:
.
4500HD
. 4500XD
. 5500HD
. 5500XD
Crew Cab:
. 4500HD
. 4500XD
. 5500HD
Litho in U.S.A.
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Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Warning/Caution Labels in
Your Vehicle
The warning/caution labels in your
vehicle indicate very important
instructions and information that you
should respect to ensure safe and
proper use of the vehicle. Be sure to
read them before using the vehicle. If any of these labels are peeling or
illegible due to wear or scratches,
please contact your dealer for a
replacement.
Some examples of warning/caution
labels are indicated on the following
pages, but there are many others
not shown. Also, the contents of
these labels may vary from model to
model.
The warning/caution labels shown
may be located differently in your
vehicle.
Warning/Caution Labels
Single cab model

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No. Description1 Cab tilt instruction
2 Automatic transmission fluid
level
3 VIN, weight rating, and
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
emissions
4 NO STEP instruction
5 Certified clean idle label
6 Towing
7 Vehicle noise emission
control information
8 ID plate
9 Engine cooling
10 Fan blade Crew cab model

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No. Description1 Vehicle noise emission
control information
2 VIN, weight rating, and
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
emissions
3 NO STEP instruction
4 Engine oil level
5 Engine oil level notice
6 Certified clean idle label
7 Towing
8 Engine cooling
9 Fan blade
10 Automatic transmission fluid
level
11 ID plate
12 Power steering fluid
13 Power steering fluid
14 Engine coolant level
15 Starting aids All models

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6 Introduction
No. Description1 Engine shutdown instruction
2 Engine cover notice
(Crew cab)
3 Safety lock pin (Single cab)
4 Starting aids (Single cab)

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No. Description1 Safety
2 V Diesel fuel
3 Radiator cap
4 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
5 Body

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2NOTES

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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Instrument Panel(Driver Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instrument Panel (Vehicle Interior) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 14
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Getting In and Out of the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 18
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 20
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 22
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Performance and Maintenance
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 24