
Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349743) - 2018 - crc - 10/12/17
Driving and Operating
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Delayed shifts from 4
m
to 2
m
may
be experienced due to uneven tire
wear, low tire pressure, high vehicle
loading, or cold temperatures.
Caution
Shifting the transmission into gear
before the requested mode
indicator light has stopped
flashing could damage the
transfer case.
The settings are:
N (Neutral) :
Use only when the
vehicle needs to be towed.
See
or
.
2
m
(Two-Wheel Drive High) :
Use
for driving on most streets and
highways. The front axle is not
engaged. This setting provides the
best fuel economy.
4
n
(Four-Wheel Drive Low) :
This
setting engages the front axle and
delivers extra torque. Choose 4
n
if
driving off-road in deep sand, deep
mud, or deep snow, and while
climbing or descending steep hills.
When engaged, keep vehicle speed
below 72 km/h (45 mph).
Shifting into 4
n
will turn Traction
Control and StabiliTrak off. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control
.
4
m
(Four-Wheel Drive High) :
Use
when extra traction is needed. The
front axle engages and helps when
driving on snowy or icy roads, and
when off-roading. The vehicle can
be shifted from 2
m
to 4
m
while the
vehicle is moving.
Shifting Into 4
m
Turn the knob to 4
m
at any speed
up to 121 km/h (75 mph), except
from 4
n
. The indicator light will flash
while shifting and will remain on the
selected setting.
Shifting Into 2
m
Turn the knob to 2
m
at any speed,
except when shifting from 4
n
.
Shifting Into 4
n
When 4
n
is engaged, vehicle speed
should be kept below 72 km/h
(45 mph).
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.
If the transmission is in gear and/or
moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph),
the 4
n
indicator light will flash for
30 seconds and not complete the
shift. After 30 seconds the transfer
case will shift to 4
m
. Turn the knob
to 4
m
to see the indicator. With the
vehicle moving less than 5 km/h
(3 mph), and the transmission in
N (Neutral), attempt the shift again.