Chevrolet 2001 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 123

Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped)
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If your four wheel drive vehicle has the electronic
transfer case, the transfer case switches are located to
the left of the instrument panel cluster.
Use these switches to shift into and out of four
drive. You can choose among three driving settings:
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2HI: This setting is for driving in most street and
highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in
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two wheel drive.
4HI: This setting engages your front axle to help drive
your vehicle. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such
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wheel
as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off
4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give
you extra traction. You may never need 4LO. It sends
the maximum power to all four wheels. You might
choose 4LO if you were driving off
or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills.
Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting
you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly
when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting
will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should
take your vehicle in for service. An indicator light will
flash while shifting. It will remain illuminated when the
shift is completed. If for some reason the transfer
cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last
chosen setting.
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road situations.
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road in sand, mud