Four-Wheel Drive; Shift Speeds - Chevrolet 2006 Colorado Owner's Manual

Up-Shift Light
When this light comes on, you can shift to the next
higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift
when the light comes on.
While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on
and off if you quickly change the position of the
accelerator. Ignore the shift light when you downshift.
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and has a manual
transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer
case is in four-wheel low.
For more information, see Up-Shift Light (Manual
Transmission) on page 3-30.
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This light will show you
when to shift to the next
higher gear for best
fuel economy.

Shift Speeds

CAUTION:
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If you skip a gear when you downshift, you
could lose control of your vehicle. You could
injure yourself or others. Do not shift down
more than one gear at a time when you
downshift.

Four-Wheel Drive

If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your
engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra
traction. To get the best performance out of four-wheel
drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read
the part that follows before using four-wheel drive. You
should use two-wheel-drive high for most normal
driving conditions.
Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in
four-wheel drive for an extended period of time may
cause premature wear on your vehicle's powertrain.
Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel
drive for extended periods of time.