2017 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD warning

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If the belt is not winding and
unwinding correctly, or if inspection
reveals problems such as loose
mountings, metal parts deformation,
webbing damage, fraying or
discoloration, arrange for
replacement to be carried out by
your dealer.Child Restraints
Infants and Young
Children
{Warning
The vehicle's seat belts are
designed for adults. If a seat belt
touches a child's neck or chin,
or does not rest across his/her
hips, use a baby seat, child seat
or junior seat. If the seat belt were
used as it is, it could apply
intense pressure to the child's
abdomen in the event of a
collision. A small child who is not
able to sit up by him/herself must
be placed in a child seat.
Do not fit a baby seat, child seat
or junior seat on the center seat.
It could hinder your driving.
The appropriate type of baby seat,
child seat or junior seat and the
proper installation for it depend
upon the weight and height of the
child. It may not be possible to correctly fit certain child seats
depending on their shapes. Be sure
to use a child seat that is suitable
for the vehicle.
For detailed instructions, see the
instruction manual supplied with the
baby seat, child seat or junior seat.Child Restraint Systems
{Warning
Children small enough for child
restraints (as indicated on the
label of such restraints), including
booster seats, should always be
transported in them. Children who
have outgrown child restraint
systems should wear seat belts.
The lap belt should be snug and
positioned low on the abdomen
so that it is below the top of the
hipbone. Otherwise, the belt could
intrude into the child's abdomen
during an accident and cause
personal injury. When a child has
grown enough so that the
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shoulder belt can be worn, a
seating position with a shoulder
belt should be chosen whenever
possible.
Any unrestrained child could be
injured by striking the vehicle's
interior or by ejection from the
vehicle during an accident or
driving maneuver. Never allow a
child to be held by another
occupant instead of being
properly restrained. If not properly
restrained, the child could strike
the vehicle interior or be crushed
by the person holding the child,
or by other occupants.
Be sure to follow all installation and
use instructions that come with any
child restraint system.
Child restraint systems are designed
to be secured in vehicle seats either
by the lap belt, or the lap portion of
the lap-shoulder belt at that seating
position. The child must also be
secured within the restraint by the means provided by the child
restraint manufacturer. If the child or
the child restraint is not properly
secured, the child risks personal
injury in the event of a collision.
Using a Lap Belt That Has No
Retractor
When securing a child restraint with
the center seat lap belt, pull the
excess webbing through the belt's
adjustment feature, then take these
steps:
.
Once installed, push and pull the
child restraint in all directions to
be sure it is secure. If it comes
loose, flip the end of the belt
with the adjustment feature over
before rebuckling.
. If the child restraint is still not
secure, use the outboard seating
position in the vehicle and
contact your dealer and the child
restraint manufacturer for help.
. Secure the child in the restraint
in accordance with the child
restraint manufacturer's
instructions.
Installation on Outboard Seat
A seat belt locking clip is required
for installation of a child restraint
system on the outboard seat of this
vehicle. A locking clip may usually
be obtained where child restraints
are sold, or by contacting your
dealer for assistance. Make sure the
locking clip is identical to the one
shown on this page. Until you have
the clip, use the child restraint
system only in the center seat.

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{Warning
To help avoid personal injury or
death during a collision or sudden
maneuver, always thread both the
lap and shoulder belt through the
locking clip when securing a child
restraint on the outboard seat.
If the clip is not used or installed
properly, the child restraint may
move or tip over when your
vehicle turns or stops abruptly.
Secure the child restraint with the
lap belt portion (1) of the seat belt in
accordance with the restraintmanufacturer's instructions. Then
thread both the lap (1) and shoulder
belt (2) portions through the locking
clip. Push and pull the child restraint
in all directions to be sure it is
secure.
Locking Clip Attached to Seat Belt
–Side View
1. Lap Belt
2. Shoulder Belt
3. Locking Clip
When your child restraint is not
installed, remove the locking clip to
permit normal use of the lap-shoulder belt. Keep the locking
clip in the glove box to help prevent
its loss.
Child Restraint with Top Strap
{Warning
We do not recommend using a
child restraint that requires the
use of a top strap. There is no
appropriate place to attach a top
strap anchor behind the seat in
this vehicle.

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Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 60
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 61
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Additional Storage Features
Shopping Bag Hooks . . . . . . . . . . 64
Information on Loading the
Vehicle
Information on Loading theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Storage
Compartments
Overhead Trays
Use the overhead trays (1) and (2)
as shelves.
{Warning
Do not use either overhead tray
to hold an object weighing more
than 2 kg (4 lbs) or an object that
may fly out or fall down during
vehicle operation. Doing so would
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Warning (Continued)
be dangerous. Items may fly out
or fall down when the cab is
lowered after being tilted.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
Seat Back Pocket
Use the seat back pocket for storing
items such as vehicle registration
documents or owner manuals.

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{Warning
For safety, close the glove box
during driving. There is a risk of
injury from the open lid or items
stored in the glove box.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
The glove box lid will automatically
spring open when it is unlocked. Do
not put your face or head near
the lid.
{Warning
Do not leave eyeglasses or a
lighter in the vehicle. Lighters
may explode and plastic lenses or
frames may deform or crack if the
interior temperature becomes
very hot.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
Caution
When closing the glove box lid,
do not allow stored items to pass
the line shown in the illustration.
The glove box lid may break if it
is closed when items inside have
passed the line and are sticking
out from the box.
Do not place items such as vehicle
registration documents or owner
manuals in the glove box, but store
them in the seat back pocket
located on the back side of the
driver seat.
Refer to Storage Compartments
0 60.
Cupholders
Pull the cupholder towards you to
open it.

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Do not place a cup that is too full in
the cupholder. Spillages could
cause damage to the radio and
other electrical circuits. If there is a
spill, wipe it up immediately with a
dry cloth.
Do not tilt the cab with a filled cup in
the cupholder. There may be a
danger of the cupholder breaking if
the weight on each holder exceeds
0.75 kg (1.65 lbs). Doing so may
also result in damage to the radio or
other electronic components.
Use the cupholders for storing small
articles or cups.Rear Storage
Single Cab Model Only
{Warning
Do not use the back panel tray to
hold any object that may fly or fall
out during vehicle operation.
Doing so would be dangerous.
Items may fly or fall out when the
cab is tilted.
You and others could be seriously
injured.The center area of the back panel
tray can be used as a storage
receptacle. The warning triangle and
fire extinguisher can be carried in
both sides.

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Additional Storage
Features
Shopping Bag Hooks
This can be used to hold plastic
shopping bags. Do not hang
anything weighing over 3 kg
(6.6 lbs) or the hook will break.
Information on
Loading the Vehicle
Overloading
{Warning
Overloading can result in loss of
vehicle control and personal
injury or death, either by causing
component failures or by affecting
vehicle handling. It can also
shorten the service life of your
vehicle.
The components of your truck are
designed to provide satisfactory
service if the vehicle is not loaded in
excess of either the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) or the
maximum front and rear gross axle
weight ratings (GAWRs). For the
3.0L diesel engine, these ratings are
listed on the "VIN, Weight Rating,
and Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Emissions Plate", which is located
on the left side rear pillar panel
below the striker. For the 5.2L diesel
engine, these ratings are listed on the vehicle identification number
(VIN) plate, which is located on the
left side rear pillar panel below the
striker (single cab) or on the left
center pillar panel beside the
shoulder seat belt anchor (crew
cab). For gas engines, these ratings
are listed on the
“Vehicle
Certification and Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) Emissions Plate”, which is
located on the left side rear pillar
panel below the striker (single cab)
or on the left center pillar panel
beside the shoulder seat belt anchor
(crew cab).
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the
weight of the originally equipped
vehicle and all items added to it
after it has left the factory. This
would include bodies, liftgates,
refrigeration systems, etc., winches,
booms, etc., the driver and all
occupants, and the load the vehicle
is carrying. The GVW must not
exceed the GVWR. Also, gross
weight on each of the front and rear
axles must not exceed the front and
rear GAWRs respectively.

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{Warning
Overloading can result in an
accident because it places too
much strain on the wheel studs
with the result that they break and
the wheels come off.
The weight of the payload must
be limited within the gross vehicle
weight (GVW) rating and
distributed over the front and rear
axles so as not to exceed the
axle capacities.
It is extremely dangerous to
overload the vehicle or to load the
vehicle with the cargo positioned
on one side. Load the vehicle
correctly, observing the maximum
loading capacity.
Incorrect loading can make the
cargo unstable. It can also cause
an overload condition confined to
a small area, resulting in damage
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Warning (Continued)
Overloading places undue strain
on vehicle parts. It can shorten
the vehicle's service life and
cause an accident. You and
others could be seriously injured.