Chevrolet 2008 Silverado 1500 Pickup, Owner'S Manual

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Shifting In or Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low
Notice: Shifting the transfer case into
Four-Wheel-Drive Low while moving at speeds
faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) may cause premature
wear to the transfer case, and may cause the gears
to grind. To avoid causing premature wear, and
grinding the gears, do not shift the transfer case into
Four-Wheel-Drive Low while the vehicle is moving
faster than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Shifting into Four-Wheel-Drive Low should be done, if
possible, with the vehicle at a slight roll, 3 mph (5 km/h)
or less.
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Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N).
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CAUTION:
Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL
can cause your vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone
else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set
the parking brake before placing the transfer
case in NEUTRAL. See
Parking Brake on
page 2-50 .
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Shifting into Four-Wheel-Drive Low with the vehicle
at a stop may be more difficult. You may be unable to
complete the shift to Four-Wheel-Drive Low, and will
end up in NEUTRAL. This is normal, and is a function
of the gear teeth aligning in your transfer case. When
this happens, make sure the engine is on, shift your
transmission momentarily to drive and back to
NEUTRAL, and then complete the shift.
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Shift the transfer case shift lever in one continuous
motion into the Four-Wheel-Drive Low position.
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When Four-Wheel-Drive Low do not drive faster than
45 mph. This will reduce wear and extend the life of
your transfer case.
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