Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2016 User manual

84138890 A
Low Cab Forward
2016 Low Cab Forward
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
2k16_CS6_Chevrolet_Low_Cab_Forward_84138890A.ai 1 5/23/2016 3:43:05 PM2k16_CS6_Chevrolet_Low_Cab_Forward_84138890A.ai 1 5/23/2016 3:43:05 PM

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

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
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.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
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.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
4 Introduction
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

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
Introduction 5
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

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
6 Introduction
No. Description
1 Safety
2 Radiator cap
3 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
4 Body
Warning/Caution Labels (Gasoline
Engines)
Single cab model

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
Introduction 7
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

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
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)

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
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

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
10 In Brief
Instrument Panel

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
In Brief 11
1. Air Flow Direction Control
Lever. See Air Vents 0123.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 097.
Cruise Control Set Switch. See
Cruise Control (Gas) 0220 or
Cruise Control (Diesel) 0216.
3. Windshield Wiper and
Windshield Washer Switch.
See Windshield Wiper/
Washer 069.
Exhaust Brake Switch (Diesel
Only). See Exhaust Brake
(Diesel Only) 0215.
4. Heater and Manual Air
Conditioner. See Climate
Control Systems 0120.
5. Radio with CD/USB. See
AM-FM Radio 0102.
6. Small Article Storage Pocket.
See Instrument Panel
Storage 058.
7. Windshield Washer Fluid Tank.
See Washer Fluid 0265.
8. Glove Box 058.
9. Relay Box. See Electrical
System Overload 0285.
10. Cupholders 059.
11. Hook. See Shopping Bag
Hooks 061.
12. Card Holder. See Instrument
Panel Storage 058.
13. Cigarette Lighter 071.
14. Accessory Power Outlet. See
Power Outlets 070.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
12 In Brief
Instrument Panel (Driver Side - Diesel)
1. Instrument Panel Light Level
Control. See Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0100.
2. Power Take Off (PTO) Main
Switch. See Power Take-Off
(PTO) 0235.
3. Power Take Off (PTO) Engine
Speed Control Switch. See
Power Take-Off (PTO) 0235.
4. Rear Body Interior Light
Switch. See Cargo
Lamp 0101.
5. Instruments, Warning Lights
and Indicator Lights. See
Instrument Cluster 073.
6. Horn Button. See Horn 068.
7. Outside Rearview Mirror
Heater Switch. See Heated
Mirrors 037.
8. Cruise Control Main Switch.
See Cruise Control (Gas)
0220 or Cruise Control
(Diesel) 0216.
9. Hazard Warning Flasher
Switch. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 099.
10. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Switch. See Diesel Particulate
Filter 0173.
11. Odometer Check Switch. See
Odometer 075.
Engine Oil Level Check Switch.
See Engine Oil (Diesel) 0243
or Engine Oil (Gasoline) 0248.
12. Door Lock Switch. See Power
Door Locks 035.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
In Brief 13
Instrument Panel (Driver Side - Gas)
1. Instrument Panel Light Level
Control. See Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0100.
2. Rear Body Interior Light
Switch. See Cargo
Lamp 0101.
3. Instruments, Warning Lights
and Indicator Lights. See
Instrument Cluster 073.
4. Horn Button. See Horn 068.
5. Rear Power Window Lock
Switch. See Power
Windows 037.
6. Outside Rearview Mirror
Heater Switch. See Heated
Mirrors 037.
7. Cruise Control Main Switch.
See Cruise Control (Gas)
0220 or Cruise Control
(Diesel) 0216.
8. Hazard Warning Flasher
Switch. See Hazard Warning
Flashers 099.
9. Rear Power Window Switch.
See Power Windows 037.
10. Odometer Check Switch. See
Odometer 075.
11. Door Lock Switch. See Power
Door Locks 035.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
14 In Brief
Instrument Panel (Vehicle Interior)
1. Overhead Tray. See Storage
Compartments 057.
2. Sun Visor. See Sun
Visors 039.
3. Dome Lamps 0101.
4. Seatbelt. See Three-Point Seat
Belt 048.
5. Seat Back Pocket (Driver’s
Side). See Storage
Compartments 057.
6. Seat. See Seat Position 041.
7. Cupholders 059.
8. Parking Brake Lever. See
Parking Brake 0214.
9. Selector Lever 0207.
10. Fully Adjustable Steering. See
Steering Wheel
Adjustment 068.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
In Brief 15
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
Unlocking and Locking the
Doors
Unlocking
Press the unlock button (2) of the
remote control unit for 1 second or
longer. The vehicle's keyless entry
system causes the right and left turn
signal lights to simultaneously flash
twice upon receiving the signals
from the remote control unit.
Locking
Press the lock button (1) of the
remote control unit for 1 second or
longer. The vehicle's keyless entry
system causes the right and left turn
signal lights to simultaneously flash
once upon receiving the signals
from the remote control unit.
Getting In and Out of the
Vehicle
Carefully check that the area around
the vehicle is safe, hold the grip,
and place your foot on the step
when getting in or out of the vehicle.
See Getting In and Out of the
Vehicle 031.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
16 In Brief
Door Locks
Locking and Unlocking the Door
from Outside Using the Key
Turn the key toward the front of the
vehicle to lock the door and turn it
toward the rear of the vehicle to
unlock it. The doors can be opened
by pulling the outside door handle.
Locking the Door from Outside
without Using the Key
First, push the lock button (1) on the
inside door handle forward and then
close the door while keeping the
outside door handle (2) raised.
Before closing the door, be sure to
check that you have the key
with you.
Locking and Unlocking the Door
from Inside
Push the lock button (1) forward to
lock the door; pull the lock button
backward to unlock it. After
unlocking the door, open it by
pulling the inside door handle (2).
If the door is locked, the lock
mechanism overrides operation of
the door handle.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
In Brief 17
Windows
Window Switches on
Driver’s Door
The power window switch on the
driver’s door can operate both
driver’s (2) and passenger’s (1)
power windows.
To Open the Driver’s Window
Lightly pressing the driver-side
window switch will lower the driver’s
window until the switch is released
(manual mode operation). When the
switch is firmly pressed, the window
will lower completely without the
need to press the switch
continuously (automatic mode
operation). If you want to stop the
automatic movement of the window
before it lowers completely, raise the
switch lightly.
To Close the Driver’s Window
Lightly raising the driver-side
window switch will cause the
driver's window to move up until the
switch is released.
To Open the Passenger’s Window
The passenger's window continues
to lower while the passenger-side
switch on the driver's door is being
pressed.
To Close the Passenger’s Window
The passenger's window continues
to move up while the
passenger-side switch on the
driver's door is being raised.
Window Switches on
Passenger’s Door
The power window switch on the
passenger's door can raise and
lower the passenger's side window
only and rear doors, if equipped.
The window continues to lower
while the window switch is being
pressed and continues to rise while
the switch is being raised. It will
stop moving at any position when
the switch is released.
Seat Adjustment
Driver’s Seat
Forward/backward Adjustment
While raising the unlock lever, move
the seat forward or backward.
Release the lever when the seat is
in the desired position. After making

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
18 In Brief
adjustments, try to move the seat
back and forth to check that it is
fully locked.
Reclining Adjustment
To recline the seatback, raise the
seatback tilt lever and gently lean
back to the desired position.
To move the seatback forward, lean
forward with your back slightly clear
of the seatback and raise the lever.
After making adjustments, check
that the seatback is fully locked.
See Seat Position 041.
Passenger’s Seat/Center Seat
Passenger’s Seat
Center Seat
You can tip the seatback forward if
you pull forward the lever at the side
of the seatback. Normally, you
should keep the seatback in the
raised position.
See Seat Position 041.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
In Brief 19
Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.Seat Belts 046.
.Three-Point Seat Belt 048.
.Infants and Young Children 054.
.Child Restraint Systems 054.
Mirror Adjustment
Sit in the correct driving position
with the seat adjusted properly.
Then, check each mirror to ensure
that a proper view of the rear and
sides of the vehicle are provided.
Make adjustments and clean mirrors
if necessary.
Outside Rearview Mirrors
After properly adjusting your seat for
proper driving position, adjust the
mirrors so that they provide
adequate views for checking the
rear and the sides of the vehicle.
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors
by hand before vehicle operation.
This helps you determine the
location of objects seen in the
mirror. If the outside mirror fogs up,
warm up the outside rearview
mirror's face to defog.
See Mirrors 036.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
{Warning
.Adjust the position of the
steering wheel before you
start driving.
.To reduce the risk of
personal injury, apply force
to the steering wheel to
make certain the steering
column is firmly locked
before driving. Also, do not
try to tilt or adjust the
steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving. If these
steps are not followed, the
steering column could move
suddenly while the vehicle
is in motion which could
cause a temporary loss of
steering control which may
result in personal injury or
death.