I need to know what the power drive and winter drive buttons are for on a 1998 isuzu rodeo

Yes it does

lost the operators guide.
and guess what, many have asked, 1000s if you google.
ever like google>?
omg, the first hit, I guess, my keyboard, is better....

http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?t=44025

why not buy the manual,

Crystal, this is what I found on the Rodeo starter fuse/relay.
Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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sounds like a possible valve-body solenoid problem in transmission or maybe switch problem

I believe the winter power button makes it so your truck starts in 2nd gear instead of 1st gear to reduce slipping and gain traction... It might do other things with 4 wheel drive. The whole point is to give you a better chance in the snow,

I believe '02 rodeo's have buttons for power mode and winter mode located between the shifter and the flip up console.You may have accidentally activated winter mode which cuts power to the drive wheels for driving in ice and snow.If so look on the instrument cluster and "winter mode" will be lit in green,simply push the button again to deactivate it while in PARK.Hope this helps ,good luck.

those buttons are for the transmission, power means that it will shift gears stronger with better take off and gear changes, winter is for slippery conditions it shifts smother and softer this way the truck wont loose control. some of these are automatic 4wheel drive the computer controls it, and some have a shifter on the floor with 2 wheeldrive then 4hi which is used in the snow and 4 low which should only be used to get unstuck or steep climb at low speeds.hope this helps.

Starts SUV from a "dead stop" in low gear to prevent wheel spin on slick roads like ice for say when you take off, disengages at 30 mph once engaged automatically.

have what on?

I have a 1998 Rodeo and there isn't one on mine.