2017 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD driver seat adjustment

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
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Driving and Operating 169
Sit behind the wheel, adjust the seat
position, and buckle up the seat
belt. The passengers are also
required to buckle up the seat belts.
Adjust the positions of the steering
wheel and mirrors. Lock the doors.
Turn the power of the dome light or
accessories OFF before starting the
engine. SeeSeat Position 044,
Seat Belts 049, Steering Wheel
Adjustment 072, and Mirrors039.
Keep the Floor Around the
Driver's Seat Clean and Tidy
{Warning
It is extremely dangerous to have
empty cans, empty bottles or
other items rolling around on the
floor because they could get
trapped under the brake pedal
and prevent brake application.
For proper pedal operation, it is
also essential to lay floor mats
properly. Incorrectly installed floor
mats would hinder free movement
of the pedals. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Do not use the dashboard pocket
or the top of the dashboard as a
place to put items that could roll,
which could interfere with your
driving. You and others could be
seriously injured.
Choose Your Footwear Suitable
for Driving
{Warning
Choose footwear that ensures
proper operation of pedals when
driving the vehicle. Use of
footwear unsuitable for driving
may cause an accident.
Starting the Engine
Do not keep the engine control
switch in the START position for
more than about 10 seconds.
Operating the starter for too long
might cause starter and battery
failure or may result in overheating. When the engine does not start,
wait for 20 to 30 seconds and then
turn the engine control switch again.
Before starting the engine sit in the
driver seat, check that the parking
brake is firmly engaged, the selector
lever is in the P or N (P is preferred)
position and the shift indicator also
shows P or N, and firmly press the
brake pedal to start the engine.
When stopped on a slope, start the
engine with the selector lever in the
P position. See
Ignition Positions
0 163.
1. Make sure that the selector lever is in the P or N position
and firmly press the brake
pedal.
2. When the engine control switchis turned to the ON position,
the wait-to-start light comes on
and it goes out in about

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Driving and Operating 221
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Lever
{Warning
Although the parking brake
indicator light will come on if the
parking brake is engaged while
the engine control switch is in the
ON position, this does not mean
the parking brake is fully
engaged, so always make sure
the lever is fully pulled up.
Never drive the vehicle with the
parking brake set as this will
cause excessive wear, reduce
parking brake effectiveness and
increase fuel consumption.
Choose a flat place where
stopping and parking are
permitted and where the vehicle
will not obstruct traffic.
Remove all dirt from the vehicle's
light lenses and reflectors to
ensure that the vehicle can be
seen from other vehicles. You and
others could be seriously injured.Avoid parking for long periods with
cargo on the vehicle.
Operation of Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is located to
the right of the driver's seat.
To set the parking brake, completely
stop the vehicle. Then, without
pressing the release button (1), hold
the brake pedal down while pulling
the parking brake lever (2) all the
way up.
The parking brake indicator light in
the instrument panel will come on
when the lever is pulled up. Before
you leave the driver's seat, follow
the steps under
“Parking, or Leaving
Driver's Seat”. See Braking0137.
To release the parking brake, hold
the brake pedal down while pushing
the release button of the parking
brake lever and lower the lever. The
parking brake indicator light in the
instrument panel will go out.
The parking brake indicator light is
designed to remind you if the
parking brake is not released when
the engine control switch is on.
If you notice the parking brake lever
travel has increased over time, this
means the cable adjustment must
be checked by a qualified
technician. Adjustment may be
required due to parking brake shoe
wear. See Control of a Vehicle
0 133.

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250 Vehicle Care
Engine Cover
Engine Inspection Cover (Crew
Cab Model)
To gain access to the engine,
release the catch hooks (3) and
raise the passenger’s seat
cushion (2). The cover can be held
up by a strap (1), permitting engine
inspection and adjustment. Engine Inspection Sub Cover
(Crew Cab Model)
To gain access to the engine
compartment, pull the lock lever
(red) (1) on the driver
’s seat
cushion (2) to unlock it, raise the
driver ’s seat cushion and remove
the sub cover. Engine Coolant Reserve Tank
Inspection Cover (Crew Cab
Model) 3.0L DieselTo gain access to the engine
coolant reserve tank, remove the
inspection cover located under the
rear left seat.

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376 Service and Maintenance
one side, unusual sounds when
braking, increased brake pedal
travel or harder pedal. The front and
rear brakes are attached to an auto
adjuster mechanism. If there are no
defects, as the pedal travel is
properly maintained, adjustments
are not necessary. Check regularly
that the brake fluid reservoir
(left-hand side of the instrument
panel) or HBB reservoir (5500HD,
5500XD models: left side behind the
cab) is properly filled and check for
fluid leaks. Any of these conditions
could indicate the need for brake
system inspection and/or service.
G: Exhaust System :Be alert for
any changes in the sound of the
exhaust system or any smell of
fumes. These are signs the system
may be leaking. Have it checked
and/or repaired at once. (Refer to
"Engine Exhaust Emissions Caution
(Carbon Monoxide)" under Engine
Exhaust 0178).
H: Windshield Wipers and
Washers : Check operation and
condition of the wiper blades. Check
the flow of the washer spray. I: Defroster :
Turn the outlet
selector knob to "Defroster" and the
fan speed control knob to the fully
clockwise position. Then check the
airflow from the ducts at the inside
base of the windshield.
J: Rearview Mirrors and Sun
Visors : Check that friction joints
hold mirrors and sun visors in place.
K: Horn : Sound the horn, now and
then, to be sure it works.
L: Lap-Shoulder Belts : Check the
seat belt system (including webbing,
buckles, latch plates and anchors)
for proper operation, and for
damage.
M: Seat Adjusters : When
adjusting the driver's manual seat,
be sure the seat adjusters latch by
pushing the seat forward and
backward. Do not attempt to adjust
the seat when the vehicle is in
motion.
N: Lamps : Check panel lighting,
warning lamps, indicator lamps and
interior lamps. On the outside,
check: license plate lamps, side
marker lamps, reflectors on outside mirrors, headlamps, parking lamps,
identification and clearance lamps,
taillights, brake lamps, turn signals,
cornering lamps, backup lamps and
hazard warning flashers. Have
headlamp aim checked immediately
if beams seem improperly aimed.
O: Glass, Mirrors, Lights and/or
Reflectors Condition :
Look for
broken, scratched, dirty or damaged
glass, mirrors, lamps or reflectors
that could reduce the view or
visibility, or cause injury. Replace,
clean or repair promptly.
P: Door Latches : Check that doors
close, latch and lock tightly. Check
for broken, damaged or missing
parts that might prevent tight
latching.
Q :Tilt Cab (Driving Position) : Be
sure the tilt lever is down and
locked.
R: Fluid Leaks : Check for fuel,
water, oil or other fluid leaks by
looking at the surface beneath the
vehicle after it has been parked for
a while. If you notice diesel fumes or
fluid at any time, have the cause
found and corrected at once.

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Index 409
Diesel Engine (cont'd)High Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . 30, 189
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . . . 180
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 396
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Driving
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 161
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 29
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 144
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 148
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
E
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Electrical System
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 161
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Alarm and AutomaticShutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Checks Before Operating . . . . . 175
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 249
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 82
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
High Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Reduced Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 179
Shutdown Warning Light . . . . . . . . 91
Engine Oil Level Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Engines Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Exhaust Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Exhaust Fluid
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 103
F
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 105
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 260
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Diesel Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Front Seat Position Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . 235
Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232