Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-
10399647) - 2016 - crc - 5/25/16
Driving and Operating
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Starting
Start the engine in either the P or
the N position. The engine should
not start in any other selector
position. If it does, something is
wrong. Have your truck checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
Always apply either the foot brake
or the parking brake before shifting
into any driving position. This will
prevent creeping.
The engine should be running at
idle when shifting from P or N to one
of the driving positions. See
Caution
Do not apply water from a
high-pressure washer nozzle
directly to the electric connectors.
Failure to observe this precaution
can lead to faulty operation of the
electrical system.
Caution
Never move the selector into the
P position when the vehicle is in
motion. This will damage the
automatic transmission.
Firmly press the brake pedal to
prevent the vehicle from moving
even if it is stopped on a level road,
and move the selector lever into P
and firmly apply the parking brake
as needed.
The engine speed rises and
creeping will be stronger than usual
during the conditions noted below.
Keep the brake pedal firmly
pressed:
.
Immediately after engine
start up.
.
While the air conditioner is
running.
.
For diesel vehicles, during the
diesel particulate filter (DPF)
regeneration.
How to Use the Automatic
Transmission
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Warning
Before starting the engine, move
the selector lever into P or N (P is
preferred), make sure the shift
indicator indicates P or N, pull up
the parking brake lever and firmly
press the brake pedal.
When moving the selector lever to
any position other than P, be sure
to press the brake pedal.
Never leave the driver's seat with
the selector lever placed in D, 2,
1 or R (diesel engine), or D6, D4,
2, 1, or R (gasoline engine). The
vehicle may start moving. When
leaving the driver's seat, be sure
to move the selector lever into P
and securely set the parking
brake.
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