If your transfer case is the 242 witch it sounds like with the choise of 2wd ,4 pt time , 4fulltime , neutral ,4 low ..the 2wd and 4fulltime are in GREEN on your selector they can be used anytime any road surface ;4parttime & 4 low are YELLOW on selector they are for loose surface only (gravel dirt mud) 4low is for slow more control and power in difficult areas ,mud, steepclimbs narrow between trees and such. Are you going with anybody else that is familiar with 4x4 ? Where are you going ? Tahuya orv park in the Bremerton / Bellfair area is great for newcomers Good luck and enjoy...