Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2016 Manual page 349

348 Service and Maintenance
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.
Engine Conditions
Checking the Engine for
Startability and Abnormal Noises
1. Make sure the parking brake is
securely engaged. Step firmly
on the brake pedal.
2. Make sure the selector lever is
in "P" or "N" position.
For safety, firmly press the
brake pedal before starting the
engine.
3. Turn the engine control switch
to start the engine.
Check that the engine starts
quickly with no abnormal
noises.
Checking Condition of the Engine
at Low Speeds and during
Acceleration
1. Make sure the transmission is
in the "P" or "N" position and
the parking brake is securely
engaged.
2. Turn the engine control switch
to start the engine, and run it to
warm up.
3. Check that the engine is
running at a speed within the
standard idle speed range.
For diesel vehicles, during
regeneration of the diesel
particulate filter (DPF), the
engine idle speed may
increase.
4. Drive the vehicle, making sure
the accelerator pedal does not
stick when gradually
accelerating, the engine speed
rises smoothly and it does not
knock.
Recommended Daily
(Pre-operation) Inspections
These checks are in addition to, not
instead of, any legally required daily
inspections. See related topics
under "Maintenance Schedule",
especially if problems are found.
For safe and comfortable driving,
keep record of the distances driven
and the condition of the vehicle
during operation. Perform
inspections at appropriate intervals,
and perform maintenance in
accordance with the findings of the
inspections. If an inspection reveals
an abnormality or there was an
abnormality the previous time the
vehicle was driven, have the vehicle
repaired by the nearest dealer
before it is driven again.
1. Components that showed
abnormalities during the
previous operation
Check components that
showed abnormalities
during the previous
operation