Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/haul mode is used when using your vehicle to
pull a large or heavy load or trailer. Tow/haul is
also useful while pulling a load in rolling terrain, in
stop-and-go traffic, or when you need improved
low-speed control, such as when parking.
The purpose of the tow/haul mode is to do the
following:
• Reduce the frequency and improve the
predictability of transmission shifts when
pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
• Provide the same solid shift feel when pulling a
heavy trailer or a large or heavy load as when
the vehicle is unloaded.
• Improve control of vehicle speed while requiring
less accelerator pedal activity when pulling a
heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
Tow/haul mode is most effective when the vehicle
and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of
the vehicle’s Gross Combination Weight Rating
(GCWR). See “Weight of the Trailer” later in this
section.
Press the button on the
instrument panel to the
right of the steering
wheel to enable
the tow/haul mode.
A light on the instrument
panel will illuminate to
indicate that tow/haul
mode has been
selected.
Press the button again to turn off tow/haul mode.
The indicator light on the instrument panel will
turn off. The vehicle will automatically turn
off tow/haul mode every time it is started.
Driving with tow/haul mode activated without a
heavy load or with no trailer will cause reduced
fuel economy and unpleasant engine and
transmission driving characteristics, but will not
cause damage.
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