Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6.7L Diesel Engine 6500XD (GMNA-Localizing-
U.S.-15749874) - 2022 - CRC - 12/1/21
Driving and Operating
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Steering Wheel
If the steering parts have excess play or
looseness or if any abnormal condition is
noted, have the steering system checked
immediately.
Driving on Wet Roads
Driving on Slippery Surface or Driving in
Bad Weather (Rain, Icy Roads, Snowy
Roads, etc.)
In bad weather, visibility is reduced and
slippery road surfaces increase stopping
distances. Drive more slowly than you
would in good weather. Also, avoid sharp
turns of the steering wheel and hard
braking. 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.
You may not realize the surface is slippery
until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to
recognize warning clues
—
such as enough
water or ice on the road to make a
"mirrored surface"
—
and slow down when
there is any doubt.
There is a risk of hydroplaning, particularly
where water tends to collect on the road
surface. Drive at speeds that allow you to
stay in complete control.
If you cannot avoid driving on a flooded
road, first check the depth of the water and
then drive through the water at a slow,
constant speed. There is a risk that water
will get into the engine's cylinders and
cause engine damage (water hammering).
Keep your speed down, and drive with
great care.
Hydroplaning :
If a vehicle is driven at high
speed on a road that is covered with water,
a layer of water can form between the tires
and road surface, causing the tires to lose
their grip and slide across the water. This
phenomenon is called hydroplaning. It is
dangerous because it makes the steering
wheel and brakes useless.
Refer to
Hill and Mountain Roads
Narrow or Congested Roads
When passing or overtaking a vehicle on a
narrow mountain road or on a narrow or
congested urban road, pay careful attention
to obstacles on either side and to the
condition of the shoulder of the road.
When turning, the rear wheels will follow
tighter curves than the front wheels. Use
the mirrors to confirm safety.
Driving Uphill or Downhill
Downshifts are performed for two main
purposes:
.
For engine braking on a steep and/or
long downward slope
.
For responsiveness and economy on an
uphill slope
