2018 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD Owner's Manual

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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 54.
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). 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). 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.
Your dealer can advise you of the
proper loading conditions for your
vehicle. Using selected heavier
suspension components for added
durability may not increase any of
the weight ratings shown on the VIN
and weight rating plate.

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Model MaximumGVWR
kg (lb.) Front GAWR
Capacitykg (lb.) Rear GAWR
Capacitykg (lb.)
4500HD 6 577 (14,500) 2 431 (5,360) 4 482 (9,880) 4500XD 7 258 (16,000) 3 007 (6,630) 4 998 (11,020)
5500HD 8 142 (17,950) 3 098 (6,830) 5 888 (12,980)
5500XD 8 845 (19,500) 3 300 (7,275) 6 196 (13,660)
Maximum Front and Rear Axle
Weights
The weight of the cargo load must
be properly distributed over both the
front and rear axles. The “VIN,Weight Rating, and Greenhouse
Gas (GHG) Emissions Plate”
shows
the maximum weight that the front
axle can carry (front GAWR). It also
shows the maximum weight that the
rear axle can carry (rear GAWR).
The GVWR is the maximum
permissible loaded weight of the
vehicle and takes into account the
capabilities of the engine,
transmission, frame, springs,
brakes, axles and tires. Actual loads
at the front and the rear axles can
only be determined by weighing the
vehicle. This can be done at
highway weigh stations or other
such places. See your dealer for help. The cargo load should be
distributed on both sides of the
center line as equally as possible.
Tires
The tires on your truck must be of
the proper size and properly inflated
for the load that you are carrying.
The
“VIN, Weight Rating, and
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Plate” shows the originally equipped
tire size and recommended inflation
pressures.
For the vehicle plate location, see
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
0 330.
See “Tire Load and Inflation Table”
under Tire Pressure 0284.

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Load Cargo Correctly
{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.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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
to the cargo bed and frame.
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.

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Cargo loading cautionIncorrectCorrect
Do not place cargo only at the front or only at the rear. Distribute it
evenly.
When using supports under cargo, position them uniformly along the
cargo.
To the greatest extent possible, do not allow long cargo to protrude
beyond the rear edge of the cargo bed. Rather, use supports to raise it
at an angle. Avoid supporting it using just the front guard frame and the
rear edge of the cargo bed.
Use ropes and tarpaulins to secure the cargo so it does not fall off the
cargo bed. Use rubber bands or bungee cords to prevent the tarpaulins
from flapping in the wind.

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Cargo loading cautionIncorrectCorrect
Avoid loading cargo too high. It can cause the vehicle to tip sideways
when it catches sidewinds and when turning the vehicle.
Loading Farm Equipment
Do not load farm equipment from
the rear of the cargo bed. The frame
may become deformed when farm
equipment is loaded from the rear of
the cargo bed. In addition, the frame may become deformed even when
loading farm equipment that has a
weight under the maximum loading
capacity.
When loading farming equipment, a
device for securing the cargo bed is
required. Use a car carrier or attach
a rear support stand. If you have
any questions, contact your dealer.
Make Sure There is No Flammable
Material between the Cab and
Cargo Bed
Caution
Be careful not to allow the ends of
ropes or edges of tarpaulins to
come lower than the heat
protector at the back of the cab.
During vehicle operation, the
engine's heat could set them on
fire. Carefully secure the ends of
ropes and edges of tarpaulins.

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Do not Carry Fuel and Spray Cans
in the Cab
{Danger
It is extremely dangerous to carry
fuel and spray cans in the cab.
If such a container were to ignite
or rupture, it could cause a fire or
explosion. You and others could
be seriously injured.