CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 2020 Manual PDF

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Cruise Control Light
This light should come on briefly
when the engine control switch is
turned to the ON position, and then
should go out after the engine is
started.
For vehicles with cruise control, this
light comes on when cruise control
is turned on.
This light should come on briefly
when the engine control switch is
turned to the ON position, and then
should go out after the engine is
started.
This light comes on when the
vehicle enters the cruise control
mode after the cruise control set
switch is operated to set the vehicle
speed.
SeeCruise Control 0214.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the center of
the instrument cluster. The displays
show the status of many vehicle
systems. There are three parts to
the DIC display:
1. DIC menu items and warning lights and messages (includes
operation related information,
diesel particulate filter (DPF)
status, maintenance data, and
errors)

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2. Automatic transmission shiftindicator
3. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) gauge
{Warning
Warning or indicator lights
indicated on the DIC can be
temporarily cleared (for
60 seconds) by pressing the DIC
selector once. However, if the
warning light you have cleared is
an engine overheat warning or
other critical circumstance, never
continue driving without taking the
necessary actions. Otherwise,
you will be in danger of vehicle
breakdown or accident. Should
any of the critical warning lights
come on, immediately contact the
nearest dealer.
DIC Menu Items
Use the DIC selector to access the
following menu items.
Language
Select English, French, or Spanish
by turning the DIC selector
clockwise or counterclockwise.
Fuel Economy
The system calculates and stores
the distance traveled and fuel
consumption while driving to
encourage the operator to drive the
vehicle economically. Press the DIC
selector once or more to select fuel economy. Turn the selector
clockwise or counterclockwise to
toggle through the items: average
fuel economy, per trip fuel economy,
and instantaneous fuel economy.
.
Average Fuel Economy:
Indicates the average fuel
economy over the total distance
traveled.
. Per Trip Fuel Economy:
Indicates the per trip fuel
economy based on the mileage
in the TRIP B.
. Instantaneous Fuel Economy:
Indicates the fuel economy at a
given moment while driving.
How to Reset the Per Trip Fuel
Economy
Per trip fuel economy is also cleared
when you reset the TRIP B to zero.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the current
status of the charge of the battery.
Green indicates the current status of
the charge of the battery.

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Red means the battery voltage is
too low or too high. If the voltmeter
sign appears in red, have the
vehicle checked and serviced at
your dealer. During or immediately
after the engine is started, a red
abnormal L voltage may display on
the DIC. If the warning disappears
after the engine has started, there is
no problem with the battery voltage.
Calendar and Clock
{Warning
The calendar and clock can be
set only while the vehicle is
stationary. When setting the
calendar or clock, park your
vehicle in a safe place where
stopping or parking is permitted
and that is well clear of traffic.
Press the DIC selector once or
more to select the calendar. Press
and hold the DIC selector to enter
the clock setting screen. The year
segment will flash. Turn the DIC
selector clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the year. While in the year
setting screen, press the DIC
selector once to switch to the month
setting screen. The month segment
will flash. Use the same method to
set the month. While in the month
setting screen, press the DIC
selector again to switch to the day
setting mode. Adjust the day using
the selector.
Press and hold the DIC selector to
complete the calendar setting.
When complete, the normal
calendar display will resume. Use
this same method to set the hour
and minute when in the clock setting
screen.
Dimmer
The brightness of the DIC can be
adjusted while the light control
switch is off. Select this screen and
turn the DIC selector clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim
the illumination. The brightness is
linked to the adjustment of the
instrument panel light level control
while the light control switch is on.
See
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 083.
Warning Lights and Messages
.
Engine Overheat Warning Light
. Low Coolant Warning Light
. Water Separator Warning Light
. Air Cleaner Light
. Low Fuel Warning Light
. Regeneration Warning Lights
. Exhaust System Warning Light
. Refill DEF Warning Light
. DIC Errors
. Maintenance Data
. Hour Meter
See Vehicle Messages 074.
Maintenance Data Functions
Display/Not Display the
Maintenance Data Function
Maintenance Light: On the DIC, go
to the Maintenance Indicator Light.
Switch the display by pressing and
holding the DIC selector for more
than two seconds. Turn the DIC
selector clockwise or
counterclockwise to switch the

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display. Complete the resetting by
pressing and holding the DIC
selector for more than two seconds.
To cancel the setting procedure,
press the DIC selector once. The
display will go back to the previous
screen.
Resetting/Setting the Change
Interval (Odometer Reading)
Engine Oil and Filter Light :On
the DIC, go to the engine oil and
filter light. Enter the resetting screen
by pressing and holding the DIC
selector for more than two seconds.
Complete the resetting by pressing
and holding the DIC selector for
more than two seconds.
Transmission and Differential
Gear Oil Light, Fuel Filter Light,
Power Steering Fluid Light, and
Tire Rotation Light : On the DIC,
go to the particular maintenance
item to reset/adjust. Enter the
setting change screen by pressing
and holding the DIC selector. Set
the change interval by turning the
DIC selector. (Transmission and
Differential Oil, Steering Fluid, and Tire Rotation Only). Turn clockwise
to increase distance and
counterclockwise to decrease
distance. The distance increases
and decreases by 4,000 km
(2,500 mi) increments. Complete the
resetting by pressing and holding
the DIC selector.
Transmission and Differential Gear
Oil and Power Steering Fluid: Initial
value: 48,000 km (30,000 mi).
Adjustable minimum value:
32,000 km (20,000 mi). Adjustable
maximum value: 48,000 km
(30,000 mi).
Tire Rotation: Initial value: OFF.
Adjustable minimum value:
6,000 km (4,000 mi). Adjustable
maximum value: 62,000 km
(39,000 mi).
Starter Indicator Light :
On the
DIC, go to the starter indicator light.
Enter the resetting screen by
pressing and holding the DIC
selector for more than ten seconds.
Complete the resetting by pressing
and holding the DIC selector for
more than ten seconds. If you want to cancel the setting
procedure, press the DIC selector
once. The display will go back to the
previous screen.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Gauge
With the engine control switch in the
ON position, this gauge indicates
the approximate quantity of DEF
remaining in the DEF tank. F means
the tank is full and E means the
tank is almost empty. When only
one green bar is showing, the DEF
tank is almost empty and should be
refilled soon. If the vehicle is driven
too long with only one bar, the green
will change to amber and additional
warnings and indicators will display.

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Vehicle speed will be severely
limited when the DEF tank is empty.
Be sure to add DEF in advance of
the empty status. SeeDiesel
Exhaust Fluid 0180.Vehicle Messages
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display warnings, messages,
and other operation-related
information to alert of system
failures or other necessary checks
that should be performed. Use the
DIC selector to choose the desired
screen page or function.
Engine Overheat Warning
Light
OVERHEAT
This message displays and a
warning light appears when the
engine has overheated and the
engine coolant temperature gauge
needle reaches the red zone. At the
same time a buzzer sounds.
Immediately pull off to a safe place
to take the necessary actions and
check the vehicle. Do not shut down
an overheating engine immediately.
Otherwise, the engine may seize
up. Take appropriate actions for
engine overheating. This light will also activate the
engine alarm and automatic
shutdown system, if equipped.
See
Engine Alarm and Automatic
Shutdown 0164, Engine
Overheating 0249, Engine Coolant
0 243, and Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge 060.
{Warning
When the engine coolant is still
hot, do not remove the radiator
cap. Hot vapor will come out and
you may be scalded. Add engine
coolant only when the engine
coolant temperature has dropped.
If this light comes on and stays on
while you are driving, your engine
coolant might have overheated
and your engine may be too hot.
You should pull off the road, stop
your vehicle and take appropriate
actions for engine overheating.

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Low Coolant Warning Light
LOW COOLANT
If this message and light come on,
the system is low on engine coolant
and the engine may overheat.
A warning tone also sounds. If this
light comes on while driving, stop
the vehicle immediately and check
the cooling system for leaks. See
Engine Coolant0243 and have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. This
light will also activate the engine
alarm and automatic shutdown
system. See Engine Alarm and
Automatic Shutdown 0164 and
Engine Shutdown Warning Light
0 68.
Water Separator (Fuel Filter)
Warning Light
WATER SEPARATOR
This message displays and a
warning light appears when the
level in the water separator on the
fuel line is beyond the specified
level. Drain water following the
instructions in the Water in Fuel section and make sure the warning
light goes out. See
Water in Fuel
0 221.
If you continue driving with the
message displayed, the fuel
injection system may fail. See Water
in Fuel 0221.
Air Cleaner Light
CHECK AIR FILTER
This message displays and a
warning light appears when the next
air cleaner element service interval
is near or has already been
reached.
Replace the air cleaner element.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0243.
Low Fuel Warning Light
LOW FUEL
This message displays and a
warning light appears when the fuel
level in the tank becomes too low
while the engine is running. Add fuel
at the earliest possible time. If the
vehicle runs out of fuel, air bleeding
procedure must be performed. See
Fuel for Diesel Engines 0218,
Fuel Gauge 059, and Running Out
of Fuel 0224.
Regeneration Required
Warning Light
REGEN. REQUIRED
This light (amber) comes on when
Running regeneration or Switch
regeneration is required. When this
light comes on, perform DPF
regeneration soon. If the engine
continues to run without performing
DPF regeneration, this light will
change color from amber to red.
If this light turns red, perform DPF
regeneration immediately. If you do
not perform DPF regeneration, the
check engine malfunction indicator
light and reduced engine power
indicator light will come on,
imposing performance restriction on
the vehicle. If this happens, the
vehicle must be serviced at your
dealer. See Diesel Particulate Filter
0 171.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a
power take-off (PTO), monitor the
DIC for DPF related indicators. PTO
and other slow speed applications
may require more attention.
Selectable (Switch)
Regeneration Required
Warning Light
SEL REGEN. REQUIRED
Performing the“Selectable”
regeneration: After the Checking PM
Level Light is shown, this light
comes on in amber when
“Selectable” regeneration is
possible. When the DPF switch is
pressed with this light ON,
"Selectable" regeneration starts.
When the selectable regeneration or
switch regeneration is interrupted:
This light (amber) comes on when
the "Selectable" regeneration or
"Switch" regeneration is interrupted.
When this light comes on, perform
DPF regeneration promptly by
following the procedure for the
"Switch" regeneration. If you
continue to operate the vehicle
without performing DPF regeneration, the color of this light
changes to red from amber. When
this light comes on in red, perform
DPF regeneration immediately by
following the procedure for the
switch regeneration. If you do not
perform DPF regeneration, the
check engine malfunction indicator
light and reduced engine power
indicator light will come on,
imposing performance restriction on
the vehicle. If this situation happens,
the vehicle must be serviced. See
Diesel Particulate Filter
0171.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
power take-off (PTO), monitor the
DIC for DPF related indicators. PTO
and other slow speed applications
may require more attention.
Regeneration in Progress
Light
REGEN. IN PROGRESS
When this light is ON, DPF
regeneration is in progress. When
the vehicle is stationary, the exhaust
sound changes as the engine speed
increases. Also, operating sounds of
the exhaust throttle may be heard. Keep people and flammable objects
away from the exhaust pipe,
because the exhaust temperature
becomes high during regeneration.
When regeneration is completed,
the light goes out automatically. See
Diesel Particulate Filter
0171.
During extended engine idling, this
light may appear on the DIC and the
DPF may be automatically
regenerated.
Checking PM Level Light
CHECKING PM LEVEL
In the case of performing the
"Selectable" regeneration, this light
comes on when the DPF switch is
kept held down. While this light is
ON, the system is checking whether
or not the "Selectable" regeneration
is possible. If the "Selectable"
regeneration is possible, the light
changes to the selectable (switch)
regeneration required warning light.
If the indication does not change to
the selectable (switch) regeneration
required warning light, the
"Selectable" regeneration is not
possible.

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Exhaust System Warning Light
EXH. SYSTEM
This light comes on when the SCR
system detects a malfunction or
incorrect DEF. SCR system will turn
on other indicator lights and reduce
engine power in progressive stages
to encourage you to have the
malfunction corrected. Continuing to
drive for too long after this light
turns on will eventually result in a
severe vehicle speed limitation.
If this light turns on, promptly have
the vehicle inspected and serviced
at your dealer. SeeDiesel Exhaust
Fluid 0180.
Refill Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) Warning Light
REFILL DEF
This message displays and a
warning light appears when the DEF
tank is almost empty. Add DEF as
soon as possible.
Engine power will be reduced and
vehicle speed will be limited when
this light is activated. Failure to
promptly refill the DEF tank will result in a severe vehicle speed
limitation. See
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
0 180.
When DIC ERROR is Displayed
ERROR
If the system has not yet been able
to access maintenance data,
ERROR is shown on the DIC.
If ERROR does not change
automatically to a distance or other
maintenance indication, have your
vehicle serviced at your dealer.
Maintenance Data Indicator
Lights
Maintenance data indicator lights
appear on the DIC when each
maintenance item is selected or
when the next change or service
interval of the item is near or has
been reached.
The distance or time shown is the
remaining or excess of them to /
from the change or service timing.
The positive distance or time shows
the remaining of that and the
negative distance or time shows the excess of that. For the items listed
below, the displayed color will
change from green to amber when
remaining distance is below
1 600 km (1,000 mi) and the screen
is selected.
These screens are also displayed
when the engine control switch
turns to the ON position after above
notification timing. The message
remains on the display until the DIC
selector is pressed once or the
vehicle is started.
The maintenance data function
indicates the distance remaining
before the next scheduled
maintenance. Scheduled
maintenance time is approaching
when the display turns from green
to amber. Have the vehicle checked
and serviced at your dealer as soon
as possible.
The vehicle needs to be maintained
more often if it is driven in severe
conditions.

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MAINTENANCE ON or
MAINTENANCE OFF
This indicator displays and hides
maintenance items. When
MAINTENANCE ON is displayed,
maintenance items will be
displayed. When MAINTENANCE
OFF is displayed, maintenance
items will not be displayed.
When MAINTENANCE OFF is
displayed, there will be no display of
maintenance items such as rotation
intervals or replacement intervals
even when such intervals arrive.
ENG OIL & FILTER
When this message and light
display green, it shows the distance
remaining until the next engine oil
and filter change. When this
message displays amber, the next
change of engine oil and filter is
near or has been reached.T/M & DIFF OIL
When this message and light
display green, it shows the distance
remaining until the next
transmission oil and differential oil
change. When this message
displays amber, the next change of
transmission oil and differential oil is
near or has been reached.
FUEL FILTER
When this message and light
display green, it shows the distance
remaining until the next fuel filter
change. When this message
displays amber, the next change of
fuel filter is near or has been
reached.
STEERING OIL
When this message and light
display green, it shows the distance
remaining until the next power
steering fluid change. When this
message displays amber, the next
change of power steering fluid is
near or has been reached.TIRE ROTATION
When this message and light show
green with OFF, it means the
vehicle has been shipped from the
factory with no tire rotation interval
set. When this message displays
green it has the distance until the
next tire rotation displayed. When
this message displays amber the
next tire rotation is near or has
already been reached.
STARTER
When this message and light is
green, it displays the number of
engine starts remaining until a
starter motor is replaced. When this
message and light is amber, it
displays when the time for a starter
motor replacement is near or has
already been reached.
For the starter indicator light, the
displayed color will change from
green to amber when the display
reaches zero and the screen is
selected.
For resetting or setting maintenance
data intervals, see
Driver
Information Center (DIC) 070.

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Hour Meter
HOUR METER
This message and light indicate how
many hours the engine has been
run. The figure(s) on the left side of
the decimal point indicate hours
while the figure on the right side
indicates 1/10 of an hour.
Warning Buzzers
A warning buzzer may not sound if
there is a problem with the buzzer
system. If this occurs, the system
needs to be inspected. See your
dealer.
A warning buzzer sounds under the
following conditions:
.Driver seat belt not buckled —
continuous beep. See Seat Belt
Reminders 060.
. Brake booster —continuous
beep. See Brake System
Warning Light (Parking Brake
Light) 062.
. Engine overheat —
continuous beep .
Parking brake on —
continuous beep
. Low engine coolant —beep
. Engine alarm and automatic
shutdown —beep
. Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
switch regeneration —three
short beeps or three long beeps
. Selective catalytic reduction
(SCR) system —one short
beep, three short beeps, nine
quick beeps, continuous beep
See Diesel Exhaust Fluid 0180 and
Engine Alarm and Automatic
Shutdown 0164.