2017 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD Owner's Manual

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Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 31
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 71
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 108
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 132
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 345
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 398
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 405
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

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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
. 4500HD
. 4500XD
. 5500HD
. 5500XD
Crew Cab:
. 3500
. 4500
Litho in U.S.A.
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.4500HD
. 4500XD
. 5500HD
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 (3.0L
Diesel Engine)
No. Description
1 Cab tilt instruction
2 Automatic transmission fluid
level
3 Vehicle identification
number
4 NO STEP instruction
5 Certified clean idle label
6 Towing
7 Vehicle noise emission
control information
8 ID plate

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No. Description9 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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No. Description1 Safety
2 Radiator cap
3 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
4 Body
Warning/Caution Labels (5.2L
Diesel Engine)
Single cab model

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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 modelNo. Description
1 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