2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 298
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Manual
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9-44 Driving and Operating 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This setting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need Four-Wheel Drive Low. It sends maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose Four-Wheel Drive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, or deep snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak off. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control on page 9-58. { Warning Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N (Neutral). See Parking Brake on page 9-56. N (Neutral): Shift to this setting only when the vehicle needs to be towed. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10-98 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10-97. 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. The front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use this setting when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages the front axle to help drive your vehicle. This is the best setting to use when plowing snow. You can shift from Two-Wheel Drive High to Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive High to Two-Wheel Drive High while the vehicle is moving. In extremely cold weather, it may be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into Four-Wheel Drive High. When Using the Manual Transfer Case . A parking brake symbol is next to the N (Neutral) symbol as a reminder to set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case into N (Neutral). Shifts into or out of Four-Wheel Drive Low or N (Neutral) should be made using quick motions to avoid excessive gear grinding. Shifting slowly may make it more difficult to shift.