Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2023 Manual page 121

120 Driving and Operating
that your driving would be inconsistent.
Also, the cabin could become more humid,
causing the glass to fog up.
Check Fuel Level
Fuel consumption increases when tire chains
are used. Determine how much fuel you
need to reach your destination and fill up
the tank in advance.
Removing Snow from Glass and
Underbody
Do not use a sharp implement to remove
snow. Sharp edges could damage rubber
parts.
To maintain an adequate field of view, use a
plastic scraper to remove snow and frost
from the glass surfaces. By using a plastic
scraper, you can remove the snow and frost
without scratching the glass. In addition,
check whether the wiper blades are frozen
onto the glass.
Also, look under the vehicle and remove any
lumps of ice that are stuck to the
underbody. Be careful not to damage
components.
Driving on Snowy or Frozen Roads
On slippery roads, whenever possible, do not
accelerate rapidly, brake hard, decelerate
rapidly or make sharp turns of the steering
wheel.
There is a risk of reduced grip between the
tires and road surface and of increased
braking distances. The danger of icy road
surfaces is particularly great on bridges, in
shady places and where there are puddles.
Keep your speed down and be sure to use
tire chains or winter tires on snowy or
frozen road surfaces.
Use engine brakes together with the foot
brakes to decelerate. Using the exhaust
brake on a slippery road surface could cause
the tires to slip.
Pay Attention to the Way the Steering
Wheel Turns and Feels
On snowy roads, water and snow splashed
up by the tires can freeze and accumulate
inside the fenders, making the steering
wheel hard to turn. From time to time, get
out of the vehicle and remove any
accumulated snow.
Check the Brakes from Time to Time
When the vehicle is driven or parked on a
snowy surface, ice can form on the brakes,
decreasing their effectiveness. From time to
time while you are driving, press the brake
pedal lightly and check the effectiveness of
the brakes. Pay attention to vehicles both
ahead of and behind you when checking the
brakes in this way.
Also, check the effectiveness of the brakes
as soon as possible when starting to drive
the vehicle after it has been parked. If the
brakes do not work well, drive slowly and
gently press the brake pedal several times
until the brakes dry out and start working
normally.
Parking in Cold Regions
When snow collects around the wheels and
the lights, try to remove it before night
falls.
Do not apply the parking brake in extremely
cold weather, such as in temperatures or at
below 0°C (32°F). If you leave the parking
brake applied, the wires and brake shoes
could freeze up, making it impossible for
you to release the parking brake.
Be sure to put chocks against the tires.