
Black plate (42,1)
GMC 2015i Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-8431500) - 2015 - crc - 2/11/15
9-42
Driving and Operating
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 in ON/RUN
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.
Shifting Out of 4
n
1. To shift out of 4
n
the vehicle
must be stopped or moving less
than 5 km/h (3 mph) with the
transmission in N (Neutral) and
the ignition in ON/RUN. 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
m
or 2
m
. Wait
for the 4
m
or 2
m
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
m
or 2
m
indicator light will flash
for 30 seconds, but will not complete
the shift. With the vehicle moving
less than 5 km/h (3 mph), and the
transmission in N (Neutral), attempt
the shift again.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
To shift to N (Neutral):
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Set the parking brake and press
and hold the brake pedal. See
Parking Brake on page 9-47
.
3. Start the vehicle or turn the
ignition to ON/RUN.
4. Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).
5. Shift the transfer case to 2
m
.
6. Turn the transfer case knob
clockwise to N (Neutral) until it
stops and hold it there until the
N (Neutral) light starts blinking.
This will take at least
10 seconds. Then slowly release
the dial to the 4
n
position. The
N (Neutral) light will come on
when the transfer case shift to
N (Neutral) is complete.
7. With the engine running, verify
that the transfer case is in
N (Neutral) by shifting the
transmission to R (Reverse),
then shift the transmission to
D (Drive). There should be no
movement of the vehicle while
shifting the transmission.