How do you work a GMC Sierra 4×4?

How do you work a GMC Sierra 4×4?

Information on How to Use GMC 4×4 Drive

  1. Turn on the vehicle by turning the key.
  2. Put the vehicle into drive or reverse and continue normally until the vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, or when ice coats the road.
  3. Choose which level of 4WD suits the road conditions.

What does 4WD mean on a Silverado Sierra?

I get the “Service 4WD” message when I start the truck, and nothing happens when I turn the switch to 2WD (The indicator light on the switch goes off, and doesn’t reappear until I turn the switch back to AUTO). Our roads are mostly snow covered and I’m sure it is in 4 high.

How to change 4 wheel drive from 2WD to 2WD?

Turn the transfer case shift control switch (TCSCS) to the 2WD HI position for at least 5 seconds. 6. Turn the TCSCS clockwise past the 4WD LO position to the neutral request position and hold for at least 30 seconds. 7. An audible noise from the transfer case encoder motor should occur indicating asuccessful learn procedure.

What kind of gears does a Silverado Sierra have?

The truck has auto 4wd, 2wd, 4wd hi, 4wd low switch. I always keep the truck in 2wd unless needed other wise but I have noticed on more then one occasion now that my switch will automatically engage into auto 4wd from 2wd.

What kind of switch is on Silverado 1500 Crew Cab?

I am hoping someone here can help me out. I have an 04 silverado 1500 crew cab 4wd. The truck has auto 4wd, 2wd, 4wd hi, 4wd low switch. I always keep the truck in 2wd unless needed other wise but I have noticed on more then one occasion now that my switch will automatically engage into auto 4wd from 2wd.

When to shift out of 4 wheel drive?

It’s important to remember to shift out of 4 HI as soon as road conditions improve. If road conditions frequently alternate between high- and low-traction areas, consider using the “AUTO” setting found on select GMC electronic transfer cases.

What happens when you switch from 2WD to 4WD on a Chevy Silverado?

If you don’t, certain vehicles will remain in 4wd regardless of the switch position and you’ll get the Service 4WD message in the info cluster until the code is cleared by the dealer. You can use and switch to any drive mode while underway, but just don’t forget to turn it back to 2wd before turning off the ingnition.

Can a GMC transfer case be shifted to four wheel drive?

Since GMC’s transfer cases are designed to be “shifted on the fly,” drivers can shift between high-range two-wheel drive and high-range four-wheel drive without bringing the vehicle to a halt.

Can a GMC SUV be used as 4 wheel drive?

Although not always optimal for efficiency and wear of your vehicle 4wd driveline, AUTOMATIC 4 HI can be used on any road condition without risk of damaging your vehicle. GMC models equipped with a two-speed transfer case also include a four-wheel drive setting known as “low range.”