General Information; California Perchlorate Materials; Requirements; Accessories And Modifications - Chevrolet 4500 HD 2023 Manual

General Information

Your authorized dealer has trained
technicians and genuine parts to service
your vehicle properly. For expert advice and
quality service, see your authorized dealer.

California Perchlorate Materials

Requirements

Certain types of automotive applications,
such as airbag initiators, seat belt
pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in remote keyless transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials. Special
handling may be necessary. For additional
information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Accessories and Modifications

Factory-Approved Accessories
Your dealer can furnish a wide range of
comfort, convenience, and safety accessories,
especially designed for you and your new
truck. They can install all of the safety
accessories you will need to comply with
local, state and D.O.T. regulations and advise
you how to comply with these regulations.
Be sure to ask your authorized dealer about
the accessories.
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work
Precautions for Checking and
Adjustments
Your authorized dealer has trained
technicians and genuine parts to service
your vehicle properly. For expert advice and
quality service, see your authorized dealer.
Warning
To help avoid personal injury, take care
when doing any maintenance or making
any check or repair. Follow
manufacturer's instructions for all
materials used during service and
maintenance of this vehicle. If used or
handled improperly, they may be
hazardous. Improper or incomplete
service can also affect the vehicle and
result in personal injury, or damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. If you have
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any questions about carrying out some
service, have the work done by a skilled
technician.
To prevent personal injury, keep hands,
tools and clothing clear of the engine
cooling fan when the engine is running.
The engine, exhaust pipe and radiator
will be hot immediately after the vehicle
is driven. Be careful around these parts to
prevent burns. Perform all checks when
the engine is cold.
Do not perform work near an open flame
or other heat sources.
Do not let the engine run in poorly
ventilated garages or sheds. This could
cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Performing maintenance work on a truck
or chassis can be dangerous. In trying to
do some jobs, you can be seriously
injured. Do your own maintenance work
only if you have the required know-how
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