Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6.7L Diesel Engine 6500XD (GMNA-Localizing-
U.S.-15749874) - 2022 - CRC - 12/1/21
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Driving and Operating
Applying the Parking Brake
Except in an emergency, do not apply the
parking brake until the vehicle has come to
a complete stop. Applying the parking brake
before the vehicle has stopped can cause a
breakdown.
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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
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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.
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.
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Warning (Continued)
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.
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
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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
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