Black plate (53,1)
GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating
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A Four-Wheel Drive indicator light
comes on when you shift into
four-wheel drive and the front axle
engages. See
Four-Wheel-Drive
Light on page 5
‑
29
.
Some delay between shifting and
when the indicator light comes on is
normal.
Recommended Transfer Case Settings
Driving Conditions
Transfer Case Settings
2
m
4
m
4
n
N
Normal
YES
Severe
YES
Extreme
YES
Vehicle in Tow*
YES
*See
Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10
‑
97
or
Towing the Vehicle on
page 10
‑
97
.
Notice:
Driving on clean, dry
pavement in four-wheel drive for
an extended period of time can
cause premature wear on the
vehicle's powertrain. Do not drive
on clean, dry pavement in
Four-Wheel Drive for extended
periods of time.
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, deep snow, and while climbing
or descending steep hills.