Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15274222) - 2022 - CRC - 3/12/21
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Driving and Operating
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/ESC off. See
.
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, but will 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 on. 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:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake and press and hold
the brake pedal. See
3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition on.
4. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).