Learn how and when to operate your vehicles five drive settings including, 2 wheel drive, auto 4 wheel drive, 4 wheel drive low, 4 wheel drive high and neutral.
For 4wd low just stop and put the truck in neutral. Next switch the dial to 4wd low. Then put the truck in drive. This guy made it way more difficult than it had to be
The last part of the video that explains putting the transfer case into neutral is for flat road towing mode - behind a RV or something. Otherwise to shift to 4Lo, the transmission needs to be in neutral and is usually fairly quick.
For my city dwellers, your truck should always be in 2 wheel drive on wet pavement or dry. If snow is actually accumulating on the roadway during your drive then switch to AUTO. If roads condition improve but it's just wet go back to 2 wheel drive. If the snow is deep enough to submerge your 6 inch timberland boot sole then I suggest 4 wheel HI drive. Once off your suburban streets and entering a properly treated roadway ,switch to 2 wheel drive immediately then use AUTO only as needed (remember when snow or slush actually covers the roadway markings). 4 wheel low is the domain of boat owners and off roaders, should you find yourself in these rare situations as a city deweller with a 40+ thousand dollar truck. RU-vid is your friend but thats way beyond the scope of this very informative video.
FlyboythaACE hey buddy so my lovely wife decided to put in four wheel auto the other day for some reason and I have been driving for about 200km on dry roads in auto would this of hurt anything?
Haha I like how the narrator starts of so simple and then changes his pace when it starts getting more complicated, it reminds me of algebra.. thanks for the information!
Explanations are all over the place. Organize the steps. Categorize how to engage and when to engage the modes. Didn't learn a thing with this mono tone omg the guy is still talking as I'm writing this.
-- Keep it under 55mph in 4 high. General rule of thumb. Switch any time under that. Four high will do most. Four low, keep it max at around 5mph. Jeeps and Chevy's are different here to get in and out of low, but keep it under 5, unless you're stuck. Use four high and low once a month to keep parts moving, even if just for a half minute. But what I've found to get in and out of low is coast the vehicle around 5 mph, throw it in neutral, and switch to low, wait a little, it ought to smack in. Repeat the same to get it out of low. Back with the Jeeps, it was alternating between forward and reverse to get the mechanical to clunk in. Four low is useful ... when you need it. Exercise it.
Not reall. The guy just over complicated the whole video. It’s simply neutral and e brake while stopped to engage i 4wdLow -its only used if your stuck in mud or snow.
Put trans in neutral, tune radio to 98.7pump brakes 4 times while left signal is on move dial on radio to 99.2 eat a burger but only use the left hand with 2 fries up your nostrils, engage parking brake while activating the parking brake pump brakes 34 times in increments of 2 then ..................................................................... Great Directions!
I’ve only needed 4L a few times, but when I needed need 4L, I really, really needed it. Like when the front of the truck sunk into mud up to the frame. 4L was just enough to get it out. Lesson learned, beware of dirt roads along a lake shore.
-- I'm 42 years old. Only mention that because I've owned three 4x4 Jeeps, and now several more including a Tahoe 2004 (good vehicle for it's age). I have long experience with 4 wheel low. Boat launches, towing my boss' WWII fighters, dragging someone's car out of the snow is about the only times I use it. Or if I'm stuck myself. What I want to drill home is this. Use 4 wheel low a little bit once or so a month. Just to keep it spry, especially if the transfer case is electric shift.
@@annmorris6280 -- Not complicated. Just exercise it every once in a while. Most, put it in neutral activate. Do the same thing to deactivate. That's low. 4 wheel high, basically do what you want around 40mph or less. I prefer, engaging at slow speeds. EDIT: I like staying light on the pedal as well. Just feather it a bit.
According to GM, the newer transfer case (rpo code NQH), you can use either 2wd or Auto on dry pavement. While 4lo, 4hi is to be used on loose/slippery surfaces and not on dry pavement.
The auto system is very smart and uses clutches so if it think its going to spin it engages and shuts off when its not needed auto is honestly the best option
I feel like after watching this video he's gonna come around and make sure my seat belt is securely fastened and my seat tray is in the up position. Go ahead and leave a like if you get the joke, lol.
Easy way I own Sierra I am in Saudi Arabia I use it in dessert all the time (off-road) every time before you engage the 4WD you need to disable the the traction control then put the gear in neutral then engage the 4WD to the suitable condition off-road condition then put the gear in D and drive. If it is deep sand make sure take off air out of the tyres (15 psi) pressure
I don't know why, but it really bugged me how this lady was shifting the truck. She puts her hand on the top and pushes down, rather than pulling down from the bottom like practically everyone else I've seen.
You can switch to 4 hi, but first you have to put it in reverse, drive 1 mile under 70mph, then briefly turn your key to acc while holding down the brake, then engage the parking brake while holding the shift knob and applying a light but firm pressure to the gas, then rev to 6000rpm and drop er in drive!
this is soo simple and straightforward ☺ i will show this to my wife so she learns how to use it ☺ I'm sure the transfer case won't explode from underneath the truck ☺
I drove on a dirt road in 4 low. Then shifted to Park as it was still engaged in 4 low drive. Was I suppose to turn it back 2W or just leave it in 4low for the time being as I’m off roading at camp site. I start truck and it’s still engaged in 4low. Truck still ran fine?
So can I shift from 2w to 4h while driving (under 35mph) with my foot still on gas pedal? Or should I keep rolling, switch to 4h with foot off of gas pedal?
Because you’re a woman. This video is intended for young men that didn’t have their father to teach them this. All you have to worry about is if your man is properly trained to this.
Ok so when hauling a boat you can put it on auto and when launching or retrieving you put it on 4wd low but do you need to use trailer mode ?????? Or it doesnt need to be on ??
To shift to/from 4hi to 2wd anything under 80km you're fine, 4low your best to be stopped before turning to it. You don't need neutral as your trans is disengaged anyways..
Ya..... could you repeat the middle part? “The sum of the square roots of any two sides of an isosceles triangle is equal to the square of the remaining side” Riiiiiight ... Got it! 🤕
I shifted from 2wd to auto (while in motion) when my canyon started fishtailing in the rain. Is it ok to do that or should you stop and put it in Neutral first?
Yes totally okay to do at any speed. The vehicle computer will automatically switch between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive if rotation speed changes on any of the wheels (indicating slippage / loss of traction). If wheels start slipping, power is transferred to all 4 wheels. If no slippage, power only to 2 wheels
Question I launch my boat and retrieve it. On concrete slipway. Rear tires go into water and its slippery as shit. To retrieve the boat I struggle getting traction and wheel spin a few times till I go. Should I use auto or 4lo to back into water and then pull boat out? I have a 2006 Nissan pathfinder. And boat is about 4500lbs
Need straight answer please.. I figure I just need to put it in neutral then switch to 4low..right? No need for parking break or BOP-IT knob/shifter changes?
2012 Acadia w/approx 85K mi well maintained has recently been shifting into 4wd on the fly and randomly. Brought it into one of the few remaining Sears Auto Centers few mos ago where they changed the tranny fluid w/out disturbing filter/pan. Noticeable downshift and Traction Control Off, Service Stabilitrak, Service Traction Control and Engine Power is Reduced msgs come on as result. Thoughts please, thanks!
@R1900 that's what I was afraid of but brought it to GMC dealer where I was informed chances are it has something to do with gas pedal(?) minor issue abt $250 just haven't done it yet
Roy Giller what about the auto mode on wet pavement? I'm not sure if it has a center diff but wouldn't that let it turn without damaging the transfer case?
The auto mode should be OK on wet pavement but I only engage my auto 4WD during light periods of snow. I have good, all terrain tires on my 4WD so I don't need to use the auto 4WD on my truck if the pavement is wet. However, you should be fine.
Roy Giller if I don't have an auto mode, but I can electronically switch while under 60 between 2 and 4hi, would it be ok to just switch to 2 for cornering in snow?
Ali Siddiqi Sure, that would be OK but I wouldn't run it in 4WD for a long period on dry pavement. Also, keep in mind, it's a good idea to engage your 4WD at least once a month for at least a mile or more to keep everything lubed up. I do this in my truck down a dirt road at least once a month to keep everything lubed up for about a mile. Hope this helps?
I am confused, you say vehicle should be moving below 5 km per hour while shifting and you say it should be in neutral while shifting, so how can the vehicle be moving below 5km and at the same time be neutral...!, The vehicle moves only in D gear
2014 GMC Sierra at Can anyone please tell me in what position the gear selector needs to be to switch into 4WD high? Plus does truck need to be rolling or static ? I’m a newb and I don’t want to break something that’s gonna take thousands to repair Thanks ahead of time
NEVER TURN SHARP ON PAVEMENT WHILE IN AWD OR 4WD. UNLESS YOUR LOOKING TO SNAP A FRONT UNIVERSAL/KNUCKLE JOINT! Simple math the front wheels are locked in... if you turn hard right let’s say. The drivers side tire is making a big circle and the passenger side is trying to make that same big circle... it can’t... but it’s going to try! You will be lucky to feel it slip like he states. It’s going to be a bad day if you hear a crunch, snap or a loud bang. You just snapped that passenger side universal/knuckle joint. If this happens... put the truck in park and call for a tow truck. Do not move it. You will cause even more damage. Don’t let the tow truck move your truck it needs to be lifted off the ground where it sits.
You can however, it wouldn't be recommended as it decreases fuel mileage and makes it more difficult to do tight turns. Plus why would you need it in town?
Ramon Ayala It's because your front wheels are both trying to drive the truck while rotating at the same speed. When in 2wd, the front wheels are able to spin independently of each other so you can turn easier.
