1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 81

An indicator near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: 2H (2-Wheel High):This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged intwo-wheel drive. 4H (4-Wheel High):This setting engages your front axle to help drive yourvehicle. Use 4H when you need extra traction, such ason wet or icy roads, or in most off-road situations. The frontaxle portion of the indicator diagramwill light up when you shift intofour-wheel drive. Some delay between shifting and the indicator's lighting is normal. If the indicator light doesnot light up, or if the front axle light does not go outafter you shift outof four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system. N '(Neutral):Shift tothis setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed or when using a power take-off. , 4L (4-Wheel Low): This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra power, but should be used- only for off-road driving. You can shiftfrom 2-WHEEL HIGH (2H) to 4-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or from 4-WHEEL HIGH (4H) to 2-WHEEL HIGH (2H) while the vehicle is moving. Your front axle may engage faster you takeyour foot off of the if accelerator for a few seconds after you shift.In extremely cold weather, it may be necessaryto stop or slow the vehicle to shift out of 2-WHEEL HIGH (2H). . 2-18