Chevrolet Colorado 2024 Owner's Manual page 182

Terrain mode functions when the vehicle is
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in 4 or 4 , and in D (Drive), R (Reverse),
or L (Low). When the vehicle is in L (Low),
the lower the gear, the more aggressive the
braking.
The following are the braking calibrations
for each gear:
. L1: Most aggressive
. L2 or D (Drive): Moderately aggressive
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L3–L8: Least aggressive
The vehicle uses more aggressive braking
calibrations for the above drive states when
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it is in 4 compared to 4 .
When in Terrain Mode, the vehicle shifts
automatically, but holds a lower gear longer
to maximize engine torque. This is done so
vehicle momentum is not lost when driving
up a hill. This mode modifies steering, pedal
map, transmission shift points, ABS, ESC, and
TCS performance for better control at lower
speeds and over rough terrain.
Do not lock the front axle while in Terrain
Mode when driving on slippery roads. If the
front axle is locked while in Terrain mode,
the ABS warning light appears indicating
that ABS is off, which may result in the
wheels locking during deceleration. See
Locking Front Axle 0 184.
When the vehicle comes to a stop on an
upward grade, Automatic Vehicle Hold is
engaged until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. Start/Stop and cruise control are
disabled in Terrain Mode.
Active Braking will be engaged while in
Terrain Mode when vehicle speed is less
than 48 km/h (30 mph). Terrain mode will
not operate at speeds exceeding 80 km/h
(50 mph).
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In D (Drive) and 4 , moderate braking is
applied until the vehicle comes to a stop. In
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D (Drive) and 4 , moderate braking is
applied until the vehicle is at idle speeds. In
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4 or 4 and L1 or L2, the braking is applied
until the vehicle comes to a stop. In 4
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4 and in L3-L8, the braking is applied until
the vehicle is at idle speeds.
Driving and Operating
Terrain Mode will automatically exit to
Normal Mode if the brake or transmission
temperatures become too hot, the Electronic
Parking Brake (EPB) becomes inoperable, the
vehicle cannot perform braking or vehicle
hold, or if the transfer case is shifted out of
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4 or 4 .
For more information on off-road driving,
see Off-Road Driving 0 145 and
Hill and Mountain Roads 0 152.
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Tow/Haul Mode : Use this mode
when towing heavy loads to provide
increased performance and vehicle control.
Tow/Haul mode adjusts steering, pedal map,
transmission shift points, ABS, ESC, TCS
performance, and uses Trailer Sway
Control (TSC).
If equipped with only Normal and Tow/Haul
modes, there may be a Tow/Haul mode
button on the drive mode control knob or
center stack. Press
If the vehicle is turned off with Tow/Haul
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or
Mode active and then restarted within four
hours or less, Tow/Haul will remain active.
Otherwise, the vehicle will start in
Normal Mode.
For more information on Tow/Haul mode,
see Towing Equipment 0 227.
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to enter the mode.