Four-Wheel Drive; Drive Systems - GMC Sierra 2011 Owner's Manual

9-52 Driving and Operating

Drive Systems

Four-Wheel Drive

If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive,
you can send the 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 following before using
Four-Wheel Drive. See the
appropriate text for the transfer case
in the vehicle.
Notice: Driving on clean, dry
pavement in Four-Wheel Drive
High or Four-Wheel Drive Low for
an extended period of time may
cause premature wear on the
vehicle's powertrain. Do not drive
on clean, dry pavement in
Four-Wheel Drive High or
Four-Wheel Drive Low for
extended periods of time.
While driving on clean dry pavement
and during tight turns, you may
experience vibration in the steering
system.
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak
shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low
will turn Traction Control and
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StabiliTrak off. See StabiliTrak
System on page 9 68.
Front Axle
The front axle engages and
disengages automatically when you
shift the transfer case. Some delay
for the axle to engage or disengage
is normal.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Manual Transfer Case
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The transfer case shift lever is on
the floor to the right of the driver.
Use this lever to shift into and out of
Four-Wheel Drive.