2014 Chevrolet Express 2500 Passenger Owner Manual - Page 281

Vehicle Care Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or 2. The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below. Insulation: . 10-31 Engine: . Removal or rendering engine speed governor, if the vehicle has one, inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications. Removal of fan clutch, if the vehicle has one, or rendering clutch inoperative. Removal of the fan shroud, if the vehicle has one. Removal of the air cleaner silencer. Modification of the air cleaner. Removal of the muffler and/or resonator. Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps. Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) - Diesel Engine: . Removal of the muffler. Starter Switch Check Fan and Drive: . { Warning When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). . Air Intake: . . Exhaust: . Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation. .