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To return to normal drive (D) position,
move the shift lever back from manual (M)
to drive (D).
The transmission operates in gears one
through six.
Second (2)
The transmission operates in second (2)
gear only. Use second (2) gear to just start
on slippery roads.
First (1)
•
The transmission operates in first (1)
gear only.
•
Provides maximum engine braking.
•
Allows upshifts by moving gearshift
lever.
•
Does not downshift into first (1) gear
at high speeds; allows for first (1) gear
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
Forced downshifts
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Allowed in drive (D) with the tow/haul
feature on or off.
•
Press the accelerator to the floor.
•
Allows transmission to select an
appropriate gear.
Tow/Haul Mode
To activate tow/haul, press the
button on the gearshift lever
once. The TOW HAUL indicator
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illuminates in the instrument cluster.
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Transmission
The tow/haul feature:
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Delays upshifts to reduce the frequency
of transmission shifting.
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Provides engine braking in all forward
gears, which slows your vehicle and
assists you in controlling your vehicle
when descending a grade.
•
Depending on driving and load
conditions, could downshift the
transmission to slow your vehicle and
help control your vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. Tapping the brake
pedal downshifts the transmission to
provide additional braking, only if the
downshift does not cause an engine
overspeed condition.
The tow/haul feature improves
transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission
gear ranges are available when using
tow/haul.
Note: Under certain conditions, the
automatic tow/haul feature engages, and
the TOW HAUL indicator illuminates
without pressing the tow/haul button.
To deactivate the tow/haul feature and
return to normal driving mode, press the
button on the gearshift lever twice. The
TOW HAUL indicator turns off. Tow/haul
also deactivates when you power down
your vehicle.
when the road surface is slippery. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle.
engine exhaust braking when the road
surface is slippery. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle.
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WARNING: Do not use tow/haul
WARNING: Do not use diesel
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