Tow/Haul Mode - Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual

Tow/Haul Mode

The vehicle has a Tow/Haul Mode.
The selector button is located on the
end of the column shift lever. You
can use this feature to assist when
driving down steep hills or mountain
grades, towing, or hauling a heavy
load, or if there is a need to charge
a battery installed in a trailer. See
and
for more information.
When Tow/Haul Mode is selected
the tow/haul indicator light will come
on. See
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The Tow/Haul Mode works with the
®
Autoride feature, if the vehicle has
this, to enhance the ride when
trailering or with a loaded vehicle.
See
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Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking
(6-Speed Automatic
Transmission)
Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is
only enabled while the Tow/Haul
Mode is selected and the vehicle is
not in the Range Selection Mode.
Driving and Operating
See Tow/Haul Mode listed
previously and
. Tow/Haul Mode Grade
Braking assists in maintaining
desired vehicle speeds when driving
on downhill grades by using the
engine and transmission to slow the
vehicle.
To disable or enable Tow/Haul
Grade Braking within the current
ignition key cycle, press and
hold the Tow/Haul button for
three seconds. A DIC message will
be displayed. See
See
for more information.
For other forms of grade braking,
see
and
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