Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2023 Manual page 116

Parking Safely on a Slope
Whenever possible, avoid parking your
vehicle on a slope and choose a level and
flat place. If you must park your vehicle on
a slope, be sure to set the parking brake
fully. Make sure that the vehicle does not
move, and block the wheels with chocks for
added safety. If the vehicle is equipped with
a selector lever with P-range, shift the
selector lever into the P position to further
ensure that it will not move. Leave the
steering wheel turned such that the vehicle
will be stopped by an obstruction (for
example, the curb) in the unlikely event that
it moves.
Stopping and Parking with the Engine
Running
Warning
When parking with the engine running,
first come to a complete stop, firmly
apply the parking brake, then move the
selector lever to the "P" position (models
with P-range) or "N" position (models
without P-range). Unless you take these
steps, any unintended pressure on the
accelerator pedal could cause a crash.
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To reduce the chance of personal injury
and/or vehicle damage due to engine
overheating, never leave the engine idling
without an alert driver present. If the
engine should overheat, as indicated by
the engine coolant temperature gauge,
immediate action is required to correct
the condition. Continued operation of the
engine, even for a short time, may result
in a fire. Do not engage the exhaust
brake while the engine is idling as this
may cause engine overheating.
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) may
automatically start regeneration when
the vehicle is stopped and parked with
the engine running. To prevent a fire,
make sure there is no flammable material
near the muffler, DPF, and exhaust pipe.
Be careful not to get burned by hot
exhaust gases.
You and others could be seriously injured.
Do Not Forget to Release the Parking Brake
Pulling away with the parking brake still
applied can damage the brake system.
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Driving and Operating
Before pulling away, make sure the parking
brake is not set by checking that the
parking brake indicator light is not on.
Be Sure to Have the Engine Running When
the Vehicle is Moving
Warning
When the engine is not running, the
power steering system does not work so
the steering wheel is hard to turn. If you
coast down a slope without the engine
running, you would not be able to
properly control the vehicle and could
crash.
Parking, or Leaving Driver s Seat
Danger
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the selector lever is not fully in
"P" (only models with P-range) or the
parking brake is not applied all the way.
Your vehicle can roll or move suddenly.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are parking on level
ground, follow the steps below. If you
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