Chevrolet 2001 manual

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:

DReduce the frequency of shifts when pulling a heavy trailer,

Dprovide the same shift feel when pulling a heavy trailer as when the vehicle is unloaded, and

Dreduce 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 ªTow/haul Mode Lightº 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 ªGross Vehicle Weight Ratingº and ªTrailer Weightº in the Index.

The tow/haul mode for hauling a heavy trailer is most useful under the following conditions:

DWhen driving through hilly terrain at speeds below 55 mph (88 km/h),

Dwhen driving in low speed or stop and go traffic below 55 mph (88 km/h), and

Dwhen 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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