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Tow/Haul Mode (V6 Engine, Automatic
Transmission Equipped Models) (If Equipped)
The tow/haul mode is a feature that assists when pulling
a heavy trailer. The purpose of the tow/haul mode is to
do the following:
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Reduce the frequency of shifts when pulling a
heavy trailer,
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provide the same shift feel when pulling a heavy
trailer as when the vehicle is unloaded, and
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reduce the need to change throttle position when
pulling a heavy trailer.
This feature is turned on or off by pressing a button
on the floor console or the shift knob. When the feature
is on, a light located on the instrument panel cluster
will illuminate to indicate that the tow/haul mode has
been selected.
See “Tow/haul Mode Light” in the Index. The tow/haul
mode is automatically turned off each time the vehicle
is started.
The tow/haul mode is most effective when the vehicle
and trailer combined weight is at least 75% of the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the maximum
trailer weight rating for the vehicle. See “Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating” and “Trailer Weight” in the Index.
The tow/haul mode for hauling a heavy trailer is most
useful under the following conditions:
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When driving through hilly terrain at speeds
below 55 mph (88 km/h),
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when driving in low speed or stop and go traffic
below 55 mph (88 km/h), and
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when driving in parking lots.
Use the tow/haul mode instead of the previous
recommendation to shift to THIRD (3) gear to improve
fuel economy at highway speeds and shift performance
at lower speeds. Operating in the tow/haul mode when
not pulling a heavy trailer will not cause damage to the
vehicle, but you may experience reduced fuel economy
and undesirable performance from the engine and
transmission. The tow/haul mode should be used
only when pulling a heavy trailer.
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