CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 2020 Owner's Manual

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Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 12/5/18
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 13
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 52
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 128
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 317
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 356
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 363
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 8/5/19
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
. 5500XD
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Introduction 3
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

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 12/5/18
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

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 12/5/18
Introduction 5
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

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 12/5/18
6 Introduction
No. Description1 Engine shutdown instruction
2 Engine cover notice
(Crew cab)
3 Safety lock pin (Single cab)
4 Starting aids (Single cab)

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 12/5/18
Introduction 7
No. Description1 Safety
2 V Diesel fuel
3 Radiator cap
4 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
5 Body

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-13337621) - 2020 - crc - 12/5/18
8 Introduction
Instrument Panel Overview

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
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Introduction 9
1. Air Flow Direction ControlLever. See Air Vents0124.
2. Combination Light Control Switch. See Exterior Lamp
Controls 080.
Cruise Control Set Switch/
Resume Switch. See Cruise
Control 0214.
3. Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer Switch.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 54.
Exhaust Brake Switch. See
Exhaust Brake 0213.
4. Heater and Manual Air Conditioner. See Climate
Control Systems 0121.
5. Radio with CD/USB/Bluetooth. See AM-FM Radio 085.
6. Small Article Storage Pocket. See Instrument Panel Storage
0 43.
7. Windshield Washer Fluid Tank. See Washer Fluid 0252.
8. Glove Compartment. See Glove Box 043. 9. Relay Box. See
Electrical
System Overload 0277.
10. Cupholders 044.
11. Hook. See Shopping Bag
Hooks 045.
12. Card Holder. See Instrument
Panel Storage 043.
13. Accessory Power Outlet. See Power Outlets 055.
14. Accessory Power Outlet. See Power Outlets 055.