1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 72

TO shift into or m t .of 4LQ: 1. The-vehiclemyst be movingless than 3 mph (4.8 h with the tfansrnissi-on inNEUTRAL (N) ) f a an automatic transmisSion. Fm a n~anual. transmission, the clutch pedal must .be engaged. The p-referred methodfor shi€tin.g into4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.5 to 3.2 W h ) . 2. Press thetrans€er case s:hi€tbuttan .and shift in one continuous motion. Electronic Transfer.Case (KEquipped) I~y~~~-four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electrofiic transfer case, the transfer case switches are above the, radio controls. Don't pausejn N SET PARIK;BRAKE as y-ou shift into or out of 4L0, or your gears could clash. Remember that driving in ur 4LO may reduce fuel 4HI ec-onomy. Also, driving in fo.ur-whee1 drive:on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift and-reduce powertrain longevity. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choosea-rmng three driving settings: 2M[: This setting-is for driving in most .streetand highway situatibns...Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. When this. lamp is lit, it is about orre-half as bright as the Others. 4HI: This setting engages your front axle ta-help drive, your vehitk. Use 4Hi when YOU. need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy rcmds, or in mast off-road situations-.