Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2016 User manual

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Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 67
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 102
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 126
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 328
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 375
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 382
Index .................... 384

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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:
.3500
.3500HD
.4500
Crew Cab:
.3500
.4500
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84138890 A First Printing ©2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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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.
About Driving the Vehicle
Air Deflector
For vehicles with a frontal area less
than 79.9 ft2, an air roof fairing sold
by Chevrolet is not required. Any
vehicle with a frontal area between
79.9 ft2 to 84.8 ft2 will require an air
roof fairing sold by Chevrolet to be
installed.
Any vehicle with a frontal area
greater than 79.9 ft2 without an air
roof fairing sold by Chevrolet will be
in violation of the Clean Air Act, and
subject to civil penalties.
Any vehicle with a frontal area
greater than 84.8 ft2, with or without
an air roof fairing sold by Chevrolet,
will be in violation of the Clean Air
Act, and subject to civil penalties.
See your dealer for assistance.
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.

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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 (Diesel
Engines)
No. Description
1 Cab tilt instruction
2Automatic transmission fluid
level
3Vehicle identification
number
4 NO STEP instruction
5 Certified clean idle label
6 Towing
7Vehicle noise emission
control information
8 ID plate

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No. Description
9 Engine cooling
10 Fan blade
11 Vehicle emission control
information
No. Description
1 Engine shutdown instruction
2 Safety lock pin
No. Description
3 Starting aids

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6 Introduction
No. Description
1 Safety
2 Radiator cap
3 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
4 Body
Warning/Caution Labels (Gasoline
Engines)
Single cab model

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No. Description
1 Cab tilt instruction
2Automatic transmission fluid
level
3
Vehicle certification and
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
emissions
4 NO STEP instruction
5 Towing
6Vehicle noise emission
control information
7 Engine cooling
8 Fan blade
9Vehicle emission control
information
Crew cab model No. Description
1Vehicle emission control
information
2
Vehicle certification and
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
emissions
3 Engine coolant check
4 Engine coolant level
5 NO STEP instruction
6 Power steering fluid
7Vehicle noise emission
control information
8 Engine cooling
9 Fan blade
10 Towing
11 Automatic transmission fluid
level

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8 Introduction
No. Description
1 Safety lock pin (Single cab)
2Engine cover notice
(Crew cab)
3 Radiator cap
4Engine emission control
information
5 Engine coolant (Single cab)

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In Brief 9
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Instrument Panel (Driver Side -
Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instrument Panel (Driver Side
- Gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Instrument Panel (Vehicle
Interior) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 15
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Getting In and Out of the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 19
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 21
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) ....................... 22
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 23
Cruise Control (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . 23
Cruise Control (Gas) . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Performance and Maintenance
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 26