2018 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD ignition

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74 Instruments and Controls
This light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on, but the engine
is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out
when the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system (such as a loose or broken
fan belt). Pull off to a safe place well
clear of traffic and contact your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
Check and Corrective Action1. Check to see if the fan belt is broken or loose.
2. If the fan belt is loose, adjust the tension.
3. If the fan belt is broken or there is no abnormality in the fan
belt, see your dealer for
service.
See Battery 0247, Jump Starting -
North America 0287, and Engine
Drive Belt Routing 0341.Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light should come on to show
that it is working when the engine
control switch is turned to the ON
position, and then should go out
after the engine is started.
If this light stays on or comes on
while the engine is running, it
indicates a malfunction with the
engine electronic emission control
system. Avoid driving at high
speeds and have the vehicle
inspected by your dealer.
If this light comes on when the fuel
tank is empty, you do not need to
have your vehicle serviced. See
Running Out of Fuel 0212. If this light comes on intermittently
or continuously while driving,
service is required. Even if the
vehicle is drivable and does not
require towing, see your dealer as
soon as possible. Continued driving
without having the system serviced
could cause damage to the
emission control system. It could
also affect fuel economy and
drivability.Service Vehicle Soon
Light
This light comes on briefly when the
engine control switch is in the ON
position, but the engine is not
running, as a check to show the
light is working. It should go out
when the engine is started.

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Driving and Operating 121
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 132
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 132
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 136
Emergencies(Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Emergencies (Disabled Vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 147
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Starting and Stopping theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . 153
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Engine Alarm and Automatic Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Idle Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
High Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Engine Checks Before
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Diesel Particulate Filter
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . 161
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 170
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 185
Selector Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Overdrive Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Fuel
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . 206
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . 209
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Running Out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . 212
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Power Take-Off (PTO) . . . . . . . . 215

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148 Driving and Operating
vehicle break-in procedure.
Increased parking brake
performance will result when the
parking brake is burnished as
specified below:
.Make 10 moderate stops, using
the hand brake, from 16 km/h
(10 MPH) while spacing the
stops a minimum of 4 km
(2.5 miles) apart.
. Operate the vehicle at 32 km/h
(20 MPH) between stops.
Pedals
Sit in a correct driving position on
the seat and operate the brake
pedal (1) and accelerator pedal (2)
with your right foot. To avoid
accidentally pressing the wrong
pedal, check the pedal positions
and practice putting your foot on the
desired pedal.
{Warning
A can or bottle rolling on the floor
may prevent brake pedal
operation if it is caught under the
pedal. This is very dangerous.
A floor mat must be placed
correctly. An incorrectly installed
floor mat may hinder the free
movement of each pedal. You
and others could be seriously
injured.
Ignition Positions
Engine Control Switch
{Warning
While driving, never turn the
engine control switch to the
LOCK position. The key could be
removed from the switch, which
then locks the steering wheel.
This is extremely dangerous.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
Caution
After starting the engine, do not
turn the engine control switch to
the START position. Otherwise,
the starter motor may be
damaged.
Using electrical devices such as
the audio system for an extended
time period with the engine
stopped can completely discharge
the battery.

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150 Driving and Operating
Before pulling away, perform a
thorough safety check, making sure
there are no children or obstructions
around the vehicle. Take off the
chocks after confirming that the
parking brake is securely applied.
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 038,
Seat Belts 043, Steering Wheel
Adjustment 065, and Mirrors033.
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 (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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.
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
0 148.
1. Make sure that the selector lever is in the P or N position
and firmly press the brake
pedal.

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152 Driving and Operating
Cold Weather Starting
If you plan ahead for cold weather,
starting and driving your vehicle
should be no problem. The following
tips will help ensure good starting in
cold weather.
Oil gets thicker as it gets colder,
which slows down the engine
cranking speed. The diesel engine
functions by the heat of
compression (and glow plugs when
cold), rather than through the use of
spark plugs as in a gasoline engine.
So, your engine must crank faster
than a gasoline engine before it will
start.
To be sure the engine can turn fast
enough to start, use SAE 10W-40
viscosity engine oil when prevailing
temperatures drop below 0 °C
(32 °F). See the oil quality and oil
viscosity recommendations. Using
the proper viscosity oil will make
starting easier down to -23 °C
(-10 °F). When prevailing
temperatures drop below -23 °C
(-10 °F), the engine block heater
may be needed for starting. See
Engine Heater0154. Maintenance Items to Aid Cold
Weather Starting
Since the basic principle of diesel
engine ignition is based on
compression, the diesel engine is
somewhat harder to start than a
gasoline engine when the
temperature is below freezing.
To help prevent hard starting
problems, special attention should
be given to following normal
maintenance items:
1. Neglecting to have the fuel filter and water separator
serviced can be one of the
major contributors to hard
starting. If water is permitted to
accumulate in the primary filter,
it will freeze and make starting
the engine impossible.
2. Make sure the fuel tank vent is open.
3. Always refuel at the end of a day's operation. Moisture will
condense in an empty tank;
therefore, the tank should be filled before leaving the vehicle
standing for an extended
period.
Do not use starting aids in the air
intake system. Such aids can cause
immediate engine damage. See
Fuel for Diesel Engines 0206.
Stopping the Engine
When stopping the engine, take the
following steps: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Move the selector lever to the P position and make sure that
the shift indicator shows P.
4. Allow the engine to idle for approximately 3 minutes.
5. Turn the engine control switch to the ACC or LOCK position.
Do not shut down the engine
immediately after driving the vehicle.
Otherwise, a seizure or other
failures may result.

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268 Vehicle Care
No. Description Rating16 MIRROR HEATER 15A
17 IGNITION 2 10A
18 IGNITION 1 10A
19 – –
20 ECM 10A
21 METER 10A
22 ECU (BATT) 10A
23 MIRROR 10A
24 AUDIO, ACC 15A
25 HORN 15A
26 TURN, HAZARD 15A
27 TAIL LAMPS 10A
28 ILLUMI- NATIONS 10A
29 CORNERING LAMPS 10A
30 AIR CONDITIONER 10A
31 – –
32 – – No. Description Rating
33 – –
34 – –
D-1 CIGAR 20A
D-2 ACCESS- ORIES SOCKET 15A
D-3 POWER SOURCE 20A
D-4 – –

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{Warning
For safety and the protection of
the vehicle, do not push-start the
vehicle.
Never tow the vehicle to start
because a surge forward when
the engine starts could cause a
collision with the tow vehicle.
Also, this vehicle has a 12-volt
battery, 12-volt starting system
and a negative ground electrical
system; be sure the vehicle or
equipment used to jump start your
engine is also 12-volt. Use of any
other system may damage the
vehicle's electrical components.
Under no circumstances should
the battery's positive and negative
terminals be put in contact with
one another.
When connecting the cables,
under no circumstances should
the clips be allowed to touch each
other.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Do not disconnect a battery
terminal with the engine running.
It could cause a breakdown in the
electrical system.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
If you notice battery fluid leaking,
have an inspection carried out
immediately by the nearest dealer.
Diesel engine vehicles have more
than one battery because of the
higher torque required to start a
diesel engine. This procedure can
be used to start a single-battery
vehicle from any of the diesel
vehicle's batteries. However, at low
temperatures, it may not be possible
to start a diesel engine from a single
battery from another vehicle. 1. Use a vehicle that has a charged battery with the same
voltage. Make sure that the
other vehicle also has a 12-volt
starting system, and that it is the negative (–) terminal which
is grounded (attached to the
engine block, or frame rail).
2. Position the vehicle with the good (charged) battery so that
the booster (jumper) cables will
reach. But never let the
vehicles touch. Also, be sure
the booster cables to be used
do not have loose or missing
insulation.
3. In both vehicles, turn off the ignition (engine control) switch
and all lights and accessories
except the hazard flasher or
any lights needed for the work
area. In both vehicles, apply
the parking brake firmly and
move the selector lever to the
"P" position.

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354 Index
Fuel (cont'd)Running out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . 206
G
Gauges
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) . . . . . 73
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . 72
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Warning Lights and Indi-cators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
General Information Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Getting In and Out of the Ve-
hicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . 94
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 254, 257 Headlamps (cont'd)
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . 82
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . 93
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
High Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 132
Hooks Shopping Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
I
Idle Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Idle Shutdown Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Information on Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 26
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
L
Lamps Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Roofmarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Sidemarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Lighting Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Lights
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77