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soltys Enthusiast

soltys

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I'm just wondering why so many people are switching back and forth so rapidly between 4x4 and 2wd. Or even auto by that means. If the roads are bad, leave it in auto or 4x4. I'm pretty sure that's what the auto funchtion was invented for. When you need the traction around town at stop lights and what not, it's there. The constant engage/disengage of your transfer case is not a way to prolong it's life.

I'm pretty sure that the light hasn't been included since auto 4wd was put on these trucks. Hence why a couple of guys with newer work trucks and "the stick" have lights - you put it in 4x4 and it stayed there. If you have it on auto, the light would be constantly on and off with the engaging and disengaging.

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mawint Enthusiast

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Although my truck does not have a dash indicator, the selector is high enough/large enough to be seen by quick glance. I think this is more so what people are looking for.

 

I don't like to drive around in auto longer than necessary. Since I drive highways (mostly) auto doesn't really help me all that much. It's launches and stops that I usually use it. I also don't have traction control nor stabilitrack.

 

For reference:

04-silverado-int2.jpg

 

Not my truck but you can see at a quick glance that the selects are easy to quick glance at.

 

(Interesting, that picture also has that vehicle with quad steer. Not sure what the vehicle is though.)

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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That's in an SUV actually, have to be a Suburban, don't think they ever made a Quadrasteer Tahoe.

 

I agree though, it's a lot easier to see what drive it's in with a push button selector vs a dial. Mine is pretty bright too.

 

 

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MTB Enthusiast

MTB

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I have to admit I've driven a long way in "Auto" when I should have been in 2WD. I'm still getting used to the layout of all the new gauges and dials. Trying to make it a habit of looking to the left and checking the transfer case dial before I put it in gear..... I can see where an indication on the screen would be nice, and it should be easily doable... Programming HMI is what I do....

2017SierraSLT Senior Enthusiast

2017SierraSLT

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The same issue exists on the 900's. A couple of guys had the dealer reprogram the truck with a VIN from a low trim level truck with the lever on the floor so that the light will come on in the cluster.

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Canuck4ever New Member

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5 months ago I purchased a 2015 GMC Canyon and prior to this had 2004 Toyota 4Runner.

 

While the new Canyon is a great vehicle with many amenities and conveniences that are not found in Tacoma product for similar price. It also pulls my RV trailer a lot easier than the 4Runner did. Backup camera makes hooking to trailer a breeze. The Toyota did have a 4x4 indicator dash light. In addition, the 4x4 know was located high enough for the driver to easily see its position.

 

From my perspective, there are three misses on Canyon vehicle that should be incorporated in 2017 Canyon/Colorado

 

1) Have a permanent dash light for 4x4 or Auto mode. The knob is poorly located and when driving, I have to physically lean to the side to look under steering wheel - thus the need for a light (especially as an indicator for spouses).

2) Keyless start

3) Should also have an option for heated and extended mirrors (for towing) - could be sold as a package

MMC Enthusiast

MMC

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They have a light on the dash to tell you the lights are on, the high beams are on, the fog lights are on, and all those should be obvious, so why not a 4h or 4l for something not so obvious without looking down and over while driving? I think there should be an indicator and think a manual shift T case should be available on more than the base models.

crankman Enthusiast

crankman

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Do you guys not have this on your trucks?

 

B8QlleZ.jpg

 

Ford has a similar screen.

I was thinking the same thing thanks my 15 Sierra has it and its simple to pull up on the dash from the steering wheel controls and I have a small light to on the knob.

namanc6 Enthusiast

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Oddly enough, I don't think my '15 Silverado has that. Hmm. Maybe it does. I haven't played all that much with the instrument cluster yet. I'll have to get back to you. However, I don't find it a necessity to have a dash indicating 4H or 4L.

 

 

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Justin MacGillivray Enthusiast

Justin MacGillivray

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Do you guys not have this on your trucks?

 

B8QlleZ.jpg

 

Ford has a similar screen.

You may have to turn this screen on. It's in the settings. Use the steering controls to access the settings and turn it on. It will display 2WD/AUTO/4Hi/4Lo. If I am driving in inclimate weather, you can just put that screen on.

 

But I know whether I am in auto or 2wd simply by the feeling of the Transfer Case turning under foot.

SierraMyst Enthusiast

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Do you guys not have this on your trucks?

 

B8QlleZ.jpg

 

Ford has a similar screen.

Yup this.

 

On the All Terrians.

 

Yiu have to activate the "off road" screen on the DIC.

FishAr Enthusiast

FishAr

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Yup this.

 

On the All Terrians.

 

Yiu have to activate the "off road" screen on the DIC.

So it's only on the All Terrains?

SierraMyst Enthusiast

SierraMyst

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So it's only on the All Terrains?

In the 2016 brochure it's list the Inclinometer on the All Terrian, but they may all have it.

 

 

I couldn't find it on mine. It's hidden under the DIV, options, additional pages or something like that. And it was labeled Off Road, not Inclinometer.

 

But I have it. Lights up the wells and to show traction changes.

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