engine CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 2018 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
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4 Introduction
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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12 In Brief
Instrument Panel (Driver Side)
1. Instrument Panel Light LevelControl. See Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 095.
2. Power Take Off (PTO) Main Switch. See Power Take-Off
(PTO) 0215.
3. Power Take Off (PTO) Engine Speed Control Switch. See
Power Take-Off (PTO) 0215. 4. Rear Body Interior Light
Switch. See Cargo Lamp 096.
5. Instruments, Warning Lights and Indicator Lights. See
Instrument Cluster 070.
6. Horn Button. See Horn065.
7. Outside Rearview Mirror Heater Switch. See Heated
Mirrors 034. 8. Cruise Control Main Switch.
See Cruise Control 0202.
9. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 094.
10. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Switch. See Diesel Particulate
Filter 0161.
11. Odometer Check Switch. See Odometer 071.
Engine Oil Level Check Switch.
See Engine Oil 0223.
12. Door Lock Switch. See Power
Door Locks 033.

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3. Firmly lock the steering wheelat the selected position by
moving the lock lever to the
lock position.
Interior Lighting
Front Light
The dome light operates regardless
of the engine control switch position.
The switch has three positions.
ON : The light stays on regardless
of the doors being open or closed.
OFF : The light stays off regardless
of the doors being open or closed. Between ON and OFF, the light
comes on when the driver's door is
opened.
Rear Light (Crew Cab Model Only)
The dome light operates regardless
of the engine control switch position.
The switch has three positions.
ON :
The light stays on regardless
of the doors being open or closed.
OFF : The light stays off regardless
of the doors being open or closed.
Between ON and OFF, the light
comes on when the driver's door is
opened.
Exterior Lighting
Turning the light control switch to
the following positions will cause the
relevant lights to illuminate.
The light control switch can be used
when the engine control switch is
placed in the LOCK or ACC
position. Do not operate the
combination lights for an extended
time period with the engine stopped.
Otherwise, the battery may go dead,
making it impossible to restart the
engine.
9: Turns off all exterior lights.

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20 In Brief
;:Turns on the parking lights
including all exterior lights, except
the headlights.
2: Turns on the headlights
together with the parking lights,
sidemarker lights, roofmarker lights,
taillights, license plate light, and
instrument panel lights.
. Exterior Lamp Controls 092.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
To use the windshield wiper and
washer switches, the engine control
switch must be in the ON position. The windshield wiper switch has the
following positions, which
correspond to the states of the
wiper.
9:
Stopped.
3:Intermittent, light rain.
Low Speed : Low speed,
moderate rain.
High Speed : High speed,
heavy rain.
Windshield Washer
Windshield washer fluid is sprayed
over the windshield when this switch
is pressed. At the same time, the
windshield wiper operates. To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, push the button on the
end of the combination switch lever.
The spray will continue as long as
you hold in the button.
See
Windshield Wiper/Washer 066.
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation
for the vehicle can be controlled
with this system.
Climate Control System w/Air
Conditioning shown, Heater Only
similar
1. Outlet Selector Knob
2. Air Selector Lever

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Power Outlets
You can plug in auxiliary electrical
equipment. Just flip the outlet cover
open from the left edge of the cover
and follow the proper installation
instructions that are included with
any electrical equipment you install.
These circuits are protected by a
fuse and have maximum current
loads.
SeePower Outlets 067.
Performance and
Maintenance
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Economical Driving
How you drive, where you drive and
when you drive all affect fuel
economy.
Driving too fast, driving so slowly
that the engine knocks, driving with
the exhaust brake switched on all
the time, and frequently using the
exhaust brake to adjust your speed
can lead to poor fuel economy.
Drive at a constant speed as much
as possible. When accelerating,
increase your speed gently and
slowly, and up-shift early.
Maintain a constant cruising speed,
as traffic allows, and avoid sudden
stops. Frequent short trips, excessive
idling and use of the air conditioner
in cool weather when "Vent" would
provide adequate comfort, can all
lead to decreased fuel economy.
Warming up the engine for longer
than necessary, driving with the
vehicle overloaded and revving the
engine are a waste of fuel.
Overcooling of the engine not only
accelerates wear of the vital engine
parts but also hurts fuel economy.
The careful attention you give your
vehicle, as far as maintenance is
concerned, will also help fuel
economy.
Protection of Engine against
Overcooling
Overcooling of the engine not only
accelerates wear of the vital engine
parts but also hurts fuel economy.

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Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used
with diesel engines to reduce the
amount of regulated emissions
produced. The DEF system must be
maintained for the vehicle to run
properly.
DEF is not a fuel additive. For
refilling instructions, seeDiesel
Exhaust Fluid 0170. DEF should
not be mixed with or added to diesel
fuel. DEF freezes when exposed to
temperature below −11 °C (12 ° F).
Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid
DEF can be purchased at a dealer.
It can also be purchased at
authorized vehicle and truck
dealerships. Additionally, some
diesel truck fueling stations or
retailers may have DEF for
purchase. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0326. When the remaining level of DEF
becomes excessively low the DEF
gauge will change color from green
to amber. In addition, warning and
indicator lights will come on and
engine power will be reduced so the
vehicle speed will not exceed
89 km/h (55 MPH). See
Diesel
Exhaust Fluid 0170.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Getting In and Out of the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Exterior Mirrors
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Windows
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Keys and Locks
Keys
1. Main Key
2. Spare Key
3. Metal plate with key code
One key (1) can operate all the
locks on the vehicle. Keep one of
the two keys provided as a
spare (2). Record the key code
numbers. Both sides of the key are identical,
so you can insert the key in the
engine control switch without
worrying about which way you
insert it.
The key code is indicated on a
separate metal plate (3) in order to
prevent it from being acquired by an
unauthorized person.
Where is the Key Used?
Where For What
Engine Control
Switch Starting and
stopping the
engine
Front doors Locking and unlocking the
doors.
Wipe off the key to remove any dirt
or dust, etc. before using it.
To prevent theft, store the metal
plate with key code in a safe place
other than the vehicle.
Should you lose the key, please
give the key number to the nearest
dealer. The dealer will be able to
duplicate your key.

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signal lights to simultaneously flash
once upon receiving the signals
from the remote control unit.
Should you lose the remote control
unit, please contact your dealer.
After locking the doors using the
remote control unit, be sure to
check that they are locked by
pulling the door handles.
Avoid getting water on the remote
control unit, dropping it, hitting it
against another object, or stepping
on it; otherwise, the remote control
unit could malfunction.
Do not leave the remote control unit
on the dashboard or any other
surface where the unit might be
exposed to high temperatures
(exceeding 60°C/140°F). Doing so
may result in shorter battery life or
malfunction of the remote
control unit.
If the keyless entry system fails to
operate normally, lock and unlock
the doors using the key and have
the system inspected by your
dealer.The lock or unlock buttons on the
remote control unit must be fully
pressed for more than 1 second
to work.
If you do not open any doors within
about 30 seconds after pressing the
unlock button to unlock the doors,
the automatic locking function of the
system will lock the doors again to
prevent theft.
In areas near a TV tower, electric
power plant, radio station, etc. or
under any conditions involving
strong electrical disturbances, the
remote control unit operating range
might change or the keyless entry
system might not work.
The keyless entry system does not
operate in the following cases:
.
The engine control switch is in
the "ON" position.
. The key is inserted in the engine
control switch.
. One of the doors is open.Replacing the Battery in the
Remote Control Unit
When the battery runs down,
replace it. Battery life is
approximately two years.
Battery Used Number of
Battery
Lithium battery 1
Model number:
CR 2032
Voltage: DC3V
1. Battery Cover
2. Remote Control Cover Notch