GM YUKON XL Automobile User Manual


 
2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for
driving in most street and highway situations. The front
axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting also
provides the best fuel economy.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is
ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are
variable. When driving your vehicle in AUTO, the front
axle is engaged, but the vehicle's power is primarily
sent to the rear wheels. When the vehicle's software
determines a need for more traction, the system will
transfer more power to the front wheels. Driving in
this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than
Two-Wheel Drive High.
4
m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use the four-wheel
high position when you need extra traction, such as
on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations.
This setting also engages your front axle to help drive
the vehicle. This is the best setting to use when
plowing snow.
4
n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This setting also
engages the front axle and delivers extra torque.
You may never need this setting. It sends maximum
power to all four wheels. You might choose Four-Wheel
Drive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep
mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descending
steep hills.
The vehicle has StabiliTrak
®
. Shifting into
Four-Wheel-Drive Low will turn Traction Control and
StabiliTrak
®
off. See StabiliTrak
®
System on page 56.
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WARNING:
Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can
cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission
is in P (Park). You or someone else could be
seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake
before placing the transfer case in N (Neutral).
See Parking Brake on page 348.
N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case
to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle.
See Recreational Vehicle Towing
on page 541
or Towing Your Vehicle
on page 541
for more
information.
If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on,
you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
See SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message under DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 461.
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