Four-Wheel Drive - Chevrolet 2003 Tahoe Owner's Manual

When tow/haul mode is
selected the tow/haul
indicator light will
illuminate.
Front Axle Locking Feature
The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when
you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to
lock or
1
-ock is normal.
The tow/haul mode also interacts with the AutorideTM
feature, if your vehicle is so equipped, to enhance
the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See
AutorideTM
on
page 4-58.
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 most satisfaction out of four-wheel
drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read
the part that follows before using four-wheel drive. See
the appropriate text for the transfer case in your
vehicle.
Notice: Driving in the 4-WHEEL HIGH (4HI) or
4-WHEEL LOW (4LO) positions for a long time on
dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of
your vehicle's drivetrain.
S I
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
~
re transfer case to
-
. ' R L can
cause your vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone
else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set
the parking brake before placing the transfer
case in NEUTRAL. See "Parking Brake" in
the Index.
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