Winter Driving - Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2023 Manual

When going down on a steep slope, avoid
driving the vehicle backward as much as
possible. Drive it forward slowly on the
down slope.
Compared with forward movement, the
braking distance of backward movement
is longer, and the steering response of
that is worse.
If you must drive the vehicle backward,
drive it very carefully and gradually by
moving and stopping repeatedly in order
to stop it any time.
Engine Brake : Engine brake is the braking
effect that occurs when you release the
accelerator pedal while driving. The lower
the gear, the stronger the engine brake.
Exhaust Brake : The exhaust brake is a
system that closes the exhaust pipe and
uses the force of the exhaust emissions to
enhance the effectiveness of engine brake.
Overrunning : An engine overrun is an
engine-speed increase that causes the
tachometer needle to enter the red zone.
It is dangerous because it can cause engine
failure.

Winter Driving

Caution
To avoid damage to the wheels and
brake components, always clear snow and
ice from inside the wheels and
underneath the vehicle before driving.
Recommendations for Driving in Cold
Regions
The following recommendations apply to
snowbound regions and to mountainous
regions, ski resorts and other areas of
extreme cold and/or snowfall. Please follow
them also for reference in winter in other
regions.
For the sake of your vehicle, make the
winter preparations described in the links
below. Also have these preparations made
before driving to a cold region.
See Engine Oil 0 197.
See Engine Coolant 0 203.
See Washer Fluid 0 209.
See Battery - North America 0 214.
Driving and Operating
When Ice Prevents You from Putting
Your Key in the Door or Opening
the Door
If you try to force the key into the door,
you could bend it. And if you try to pull the
door open with undue force, the rubber seal
around the door could come unstuck or
become damaged. Use warm water to melt
the ice, then quickly wipe it away and open
the door.
If the wipers, electric door mirrors, or power
windows freeze up, also use warm water to
melt the ice and then operate the system.
Otherwise, you could damage the
mechanism and drain the battery. After
that, wipe the water away.
Before Driving in Cold Regions
Getting In and Out of the Vehicle
The step can get icy in cold regions. Be
careful not to slip when getting in and out
of the vehicle.
Before Sitting in the Driver s Seat
Remove snow and ice from your shoes when
getting into the vehicle. If you try to drive
with snow on your shoes, your shoes would
slip on the pedals and you would not be
able to press the pedals properly, meaning
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