2018 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD light

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
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196 Driving and Operating
Overdrive Off Indicator Light
Indicator lightFunction Usage conditions
Goes Off. 6-Speed (4-speed + overdrive) automatic
change (Overdrive ON). Use under normal driving conditions.
Comes On. 4-speed automatic change, but no change to
overdrive (overdrive OFF). Used when a light engine brake is required.
Doing so will reduce the number of gear
changes making the ride smoother on roads
that have many hills.
. During cold weather, the
transmission may not shift to the
5th or 6th gear (overdrive) until
the engine warms up.
. Even if the engine is stopped
with the overdrive OFF, the
overdrive will be ON the next
time the engine is started.
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
Wheels may be locked and slip
during sudden braking or braking on
a slippery road surface such as a
snowy road. ABS is a device to
prevent the wheels from locking by
detecting a slippery condition during
braking and securing the directional
stability and handling stability of the
vehicle. ABS only assists in limited
road conditions and will not prevent
an accident if you exceed safe
driving speeds for road conditions.
Always drive safely.
{Warning
The braking distance on slippery
road surfaces is longer than that
on a normal dry paved road even
with an ABS-equipped vehicle. In
addition the braking distance can
be slightly longer in deep snow
and on a gravel road when ABS
is activated. Therefore, always
keep in mind the road condition
and tire condition (type of tires
and worn condition), observe safe
driving habits and drive the
vehicle while keeping a proper
distance between vehicles.
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Warning (Continued)
ABS does not prevent accidents if
you do not drive safely. Drive the
vehicle at a safe speed.
Install tires of the specified size,
same brand and same tread
design (including winter tires) on
all wheels. If different tires are
installed, the braking distance
becomes longer and directional
control stability of the vehicle
decreases. This is very
dangerous.
Steering during sudden braking
(when the ABS is working) will
feel slightly different than it does
when the brakes are not applied.
Operate the steering wheel
carefully keeping this in mind.
Driving in sand or on a muddy road
may adversely affect the brakes and
ABS sensors. Wash the vehicle to
remove sand and mud after
operating the vehicle in sandy or
muddy conditions. Before washing the vehicle, provide
necessary protection to prevent
water from being splashed on the
ABS components (sensors and
actuators). Especially when using
high-pressure washing, be careful
not to allow water to be directly
sprayed onto the ABS components
and their harness connectors.
These are not signs of ABS
malfunction:
.
Soon after you start the engine
and the vehicle starts moving,
the sound of motor or valve
working may be heard from the
rear of the vehicle or underside
of the cab. This sound is from a
self-check by the ABS system
and is normal. In addition, you
may also feel some vibration if
the brake pedal is pressed at
this time.
. When ABS is operating,
vibration is felt on the brake
pedal and steering wheel and
you may hear the system
operating. This is normal when
ABS is properly operating. .
The exhaust brake may release
when ABS is activated and the
exhaust brake is in operation.
. ABS is more likely to be
activated when the brake is
applied during cornering or
driving over a bump. This is
because inside wheels or
wheels that have gone over a
bump tend to lock.
. ABS is not activated immediately
after starting the vehicle. It is
activated only when the vehicle
speed reaches approx. 10 km/h
(6 MPH). ABS operation is
inactive when the vehicle speed
reduces to approx. 5 km/h
(3 MPH).

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ABS Operation Indications and
Signs
ABS warning light
Operation Indications of ABS
When the engine control switch is
placed into the "ON" position, the
ABS warning light comes on and
then goes out in approx. 3 seconds.
The ABS is normal if the warning
light goes out.
Operation Signs of ABS
When ABS is activated, slight
vibration is generated on the brake
pedal (hydraulic brake model) and
steering wheel, and an operating
sound can be heard from the ABS
equipment.
If the ABS warning light does any of
the following, the ABS may be
faulty. Please contact the nearest
dealer. ‐
If the ABS warning light comes
on during driving
‐ The light does not come on when
the engine control switch is
placed into the "ON" position
See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light 077.
Even if a problem has occurred with
the ABS, the regular brakes will still
work normally. However, ABS will
not operate.
Precautions for Driving an
ABS-Equipped Vehicle
ABS is not a device that enables
driving and stopping under
conditions exceeding safe driving
limits. Always drive safely.
{Warning
When braking suddenly, continue
pressing brake pedal hard so that
the ABS can take effect. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
When braking suddenly, do not
pump the brakes (pushing and
releasing the brake pedal little by
little). Pumping brakes will
increase the braking distance.
The braking distance on slippery
road surfaces is longer than that
on a normal dry paved road even
with an ABS-equipped vehicle.
When ABS is activated in the
following road surface conditions,
the braking distance may be
slightly longer compared to that of
vehicles not equipped with an
ABS. Therefore, always be aware
of the road and tire condition (tire
type and wear condition), observe
safe driving habits and drive the
vehicle while keeping a safe
following distance.
‐ When driving on a gravel
road, or a road with a deep
snow covering.
‐ When tire chains are used.
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Warning (Continued)
‐When driving over road
joints or bumps such as
light reflectors on the road.
‐ When driving on a bumpy
road, stone-paved road or
track.
‐ When driving over an iron
plate or manhole lid.
ABS does not work for wheel skid
during a standing start,
acceleration and cornering which
do not involve braking. On a very
slippery icy road, tires may lose
grip and steering wheel operation
may not be able to control the
vehicle's direction, resulting in
very unstable driving. Always
drive the vehicle observing a safe
speed well matched with both
road surface and tire conditions,
and avoid sudden braking.
If powerful engine braking is
applied on a very slippery icy
road, the drive wheels may be (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
locked (the ABS then does not
work), resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
When ABS is activated, a slight
vibration (especially when the
road surface is different between
right and left wheels) and pulling
may be felt on the brake pedal
and steering wheel. In addition,
an operating sound is produced
from the ABS actuators. This
does not indicate any abnormal
condition. Stay calm and operate
the steering wheel properly.
Electronic Braking force
Distribution (EBD)
EBD is a function that uses the ABS
to distribute braking force ideally
between the front and rear wheels
in order to compensate for changes
in load conditions or any shift of the
load due to acceleration or
deceleration, thus preventing
premature locking of the rear
wheels.
{Warning
If a problem should occur with the
EBD function, the ABS warning
light and the brake system
warning light will come on
simultaneously.
The rear wheels will lock more
easily if there is a problem with
the EBD function. Have it
checked and serviced at the
nearest dealer as soon as
possible. You and others could be
seriously injured.
When the EBD operates, the brake
pedal may push back slightly or you
may hear a sound similar to that
generated by the ABS when
operational. Neither of them
indicates any abnormal condition.

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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 Braking0126.
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
0 122.

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Inspection
Pull the parking brake lever slowly
from the fully released position while
counting the clicks produced as the
lever engages ratchet plate notches
to check that it can be raised the
proper amount and the lever is held
firmly.
If the number of notches is not
within the standard value range
below, adjust it to the standard
value. Lever stroke is 6 to 8
notches.
Number of notches before parking
brake is set when lever is pulled
slowly from released position withpull force of about 147 N
(15 kgf/33 lbs).
See
Maintenance Schedule 0303
and Additional Maintenance and
Care 0323.
Exhaust Brake
Exhaust Brake Switch
When turned on, the system
increases the amount of power
absorbed by the engine while
coasting in gear. Whenever slowing
down the vehicle, such as on down
grades, in city traffic or approaching
stop signals, this brake system may
be used.
To turn on the exhaust brake system
while driving, pull the lever
backward. The exhaust brake
indicator light comes on. The
exhaust brake will engage
automatically when the accelerator
pedal is released and vehicle speed
is above 10 km/h (6.5 MPH).
The exhaust brake will disengage
when the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal is pressed. Releasing the
pedal reengages the exhaust brake.
Push the lever forward to turn the
exhaust brake off during idling.
{Warning
It is extremely dangerous to apply
the exhaust brake on slippery
roads as the tires can skid.
You and others could be seriously
injured.

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Even if the selector lever is placed
in the N position, the exhaust brake
does not disengage until the engine
is warmed up if the warm-up system
is on.
Conditions for Inoperable Exhaust
Brake
Under the following conditions, the
exhaust brake does not engage
even if the exhaust brake indicator
light comes on:
.The accelerator pedal is
pressed.
. The selector lever is in the N
position.
. The vehicle is traveling at
5 km/h (3 MPH) or lower speeds.
If your vehicle is equipped with an
anti-lock brake system (ABS), the
exhaust brake may disengage
during ABS operation even when
the exhaust brake switch is in the
ON position and the exhaust brake
indicator light is on. The exhaust
brake may disengage temporarily as
the vehicle passes over a bump
even when the brake pedal is not
pressed. It is advisable to operate the
exhaust brake when descending a
slope or when stop and go driving is
involved.
The selection of transmission gears
and engine speed when operating
the brake system is important. The
exhaust brake is more effective in
the lower gears and at the higher
engine speeds. See
Exhaust Brake
Light 078.Cruise Control
The cruise control function allows
you to drive the vehicle at a
constant speed without operating
the accelerator pedal. Use this
function when the vehicle speed is
between 40 to 160 km/h (25 to 100
MPH). This function should only be
used when driving without frequent
starts and stops.
{Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. Do not use
cruise control on winding roads or
in heavy traffic. You and others
could be seriously injured.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do
not use cruise control on slippery
roads. You and others could be
seriously injured.

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1. Press the cruise control mainswitch to turn it on.
At this time, the cruise main
indicator light comes on
simultaneously.
2. Use the accelerator pedal toadjust the vehicle to the
desired speed. Upon reaching
the desired speed, turn the
cruise control set switch. The
vehicle speed at the moment
you operate the switch is set in
the system, enabling you to
drive with the set speed
automatically maintained
without using the accelerator
pedal.
At the same time the cruise set
indicator light comes on.
Accelerating during Cruise
Control Driving
If you want to accelerate temporarily
to pass another vehicle while driving
using the cruise control, press the
accelerator pedal. When you
release the accelerator pedal, the
speed returns to the original set
vehicle speed.