Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15274222) - 2022 - CRC - 3/12/21
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Driving and Operating
If the indicator mark on the knob does not
match up with the light then that likely
means the knob was moved when the
ignition was off.
The indicator mark on the knob must line
up with the indicator light before a shift can
be commanded. To command a shift rotate
the transfer case shift knob to the new
desired position. The light will flash meaning
that the shift is in progress. When the shift
is completed the new position will be
illuminated. If the transfer case cannot
complete a shift command, it will go back to
its last chosen setting.
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.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) :
Use
when road surface 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/ESC off. See
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.