Chevrolet 4500 HD 2023 User manual

Low Cab Forward
5.2L Diesel Engine
4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
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defects or other reproductive harm. *Always start and operate
the engine in a well-ventilated area. *If in an enclosed area, vent
the exhaust to the outside. *Do not modify or tamper with the
exhaust system. *Do not idle the engine except as necessary.
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Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
(GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-16504513) - 2023 - CRC - 1/12/22
Contents
Introduction .............................. 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Storage .................................. 37
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Introduction
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2 Introduction
Introduction
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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.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes in standard or
optional content.
Model Reference
The models covered in this manual are:
Single Cab:
.4500 HD
.4500 XD
.5500 HD
.5500 XD
Crew Cab:
.4500 HD
.4500 XD
.5500 HD
.5500 XD

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
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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.”
Labels on 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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4 Introduction
No. Description
1 Cab tilt instruction
2 Automatic transmission fluid level
3VIN, weight rating, and
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions
4 NO STEP instruction
5 Certified clean idle label
6 Towing
7Vehicle noise emission control
information
8 ID plate
No. Description
9 Engine cooling
10 Fan blade
Crew cab model
No. Description
1Vehicle noise emission control
information
2VIN, 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

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Introduction 5
No. Description
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
No. Description
1 Engine shutdown instruction
2 Engine cover notice (Crew cab)
3 Safety lock pin (Single cab)
4 Starting aids (Single cab)

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6 Introduction
No. Description
1 Heat caution
2 V Diesel fuel
3 Radiator cap
4 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
5 Rear body

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500 HD/XD/5500 HD/XD
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Introduction 7
Instrument Panel Overview (Vehicle Interior)
1. Overhead Tray. See Storage
Compartments 037.
2. Sun Visor. See Sun Visors 022.
3. Dome Lamps 077.
4. Seat Belt. See Three-Point Seat Belt 029.
5. Seat Back Pocket (Driver’s Side). See
Storage Compartments 037.
6. Seat. See Seat Position 023.
7. Cupholders 039.
8. Parking Brake Lever. See Parking Brake
0182.
9. Selector Lever 0177.
10. Fully Adjustable Steering. See Steering
Wheel Adjustment 046.
11. Camera.

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Instrument Panel Overview (Driver Side)
1. Instrument Panel Light Level Control. See
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
077.
2. Power Take Off (PTO) Main Switch. See
Power Take-Off (PTO) 0234.
3. Power Take Off (PTO) Engine Speed
Control Switch. See Power Take-Off (PTO)
0234.
4. Rear Body Interior Light Switch. See
Cargo Lamp 077.
5. Instruments, Warning Lights and
Indicator Lights. See Instrument Cluster
050.
6. Horn Button. See Horn 046.
7. Electronic Stability Control Off Switch.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0184.
Following Distance Switch. See Adaptive
Cruise Control 0195.
Automatic Emergency Braking Off Switch.
See Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
0209.
8. Outside Rearview Mirror Heater Switch.
See Heated Mirrors 020.
9. Cruise Control Main Switch. See Cruise
Control 0189.
10. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch. See
Hazard Warning Flashers 075.
11. Rear Power Window Switch. See Power
Windows 020.
12. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Switch. See
Diesel Particulate Filter 0148.
13. Odometer Check Switch. See Odometer
051.
Engine Oil Level Check Switch. See Engine
Oil 0242.
14. Door Lock Switch. See Power Door Locks
018.

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Introduction 9
Instrument Panel Overview