Grade Braking is not available when the Range
Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on
page 144.
While using the Range Selection mode feature,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can
be used.
Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the
transmission. The repair will not be covered by
your warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin
the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
Low Traction Mode
If your vehicle has the Allison Transmission
®
,or
the Hydra-Matic
®
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission, it has a Low Traction Mode that
assist in vehicle acceleration when road conditions
are slippery, such as with ice or snow. While
the vehicle is at a stop, select the second gear
range using the Range Selection system. This will
limit torque to the wheels after it detects wheel
slip, preventing the tires from spinning.
Tow/Haul Mode
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it
has a tow/haul mode. If your vehicle has an Allison
or Hydra-Matic
®
6-speed automatic transmission
see “Tow/Haul Mode (Allison or Hydra-Matic
®
6-Speed Automatic Transmission
®
) following.
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