
Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349743) - 2018 - crc - 10/12/17
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Driving and Operating
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel
Drive) :
Use when road surface
traction conditions are variable.
When driving in AUTO, the front
axle is engaged, and the vehicle's
power is sent to the front and rear
wheels automatically based on
driving conditions. This setting
provides slightly lower fuel economy
than 2
m
.
Do not use AUTO mode,
if equipped, to park on a steep
grade with poor traction such as ice,
snow, mud, or gravel. In AUTO
mode only the rear wheels will hold
the vehicle from sliding when
parked. If parking on a steep grade,
use 4
m
to keep all four wheels
engaged.
4
m
(Four-Wheel Drive High) :
This
setting engages the front axle. Use
this position when extra traction is
needed, such as when driving on
snowy or icy roads, or when
off-roading.
4
n
(Four-Wheel Drive Low) :
This
setting engages the front axle and
delivers extra torque. Choose 4
n
when driving off-road in deep sand,
deep mud, or deep snow, and while
climbing or descending steep hills.
Shifting into 4
n
will turn Traction
Control and StabiliTrak off. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control
.
Shifting Into 4
m
or AUTO
Turn the knob to the 4
m
or AUTO
position at any speed, except from
4
n
. The indicator light will flash
while shifting and will remain on
when the shift is completed.
Shifting Into 2
m
Turn the knob to 2
m
at any speed,
except when shifting from 4
n
. The
indicator light will flash while shifting
and will remain on when the shift is
completed.
Shifting Into 4
n
When 4
n
is engaged, keep vehicle
speed below 72 km/h (45 mph).
To shift into 4
n
:
1. The ignition must be on and
the vehicle must be stopped or
moving less than 5 km/h
(3 mph) with the transmission
in N (Neutral). It is best for the
vehicle to be moving
1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph).
2. Turn the knob to 4
n
. Wait for
the 4
n
indicator light to stop
flashing before shifting the
transmission into gear.
Caution
Shifting the transmission into gear
before the requested mode
indicator light has stopped
flashing could damage the
transfer case.