Tow/Haul Mode - GMC 2015 Canyon Owner's Manual

9-34 Driving and Operating
Gear before shifting from D
(Drive) to M (Manual Mode)
Range after shifting from D
(Drive) to M (Manual Mode)
Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active.
See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-34.
While using Range Selection Mode,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul
Mode can be used.
Caution
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
the vehicle warranty. If you are
stuck, do not spin the tires. When
stopping on a hill, use the brakes
to hold the vehicle in place.
6th 5th 4th 3rd
M4 M4 M3 M2
Low Traction Mode
Low Traction Mode assists in
vehicle acceleration when road
conditions are slippery, such as with
ice or snow. While the vehicle is at a
stop, select M2 using Range
Selection Mode. This will limit
torque to the wheels and help to
prevent the tires from spinning.

Tow/Haul Mode

If equipped, Tow/Haul Mode adjusts
2nd 1st
the transmission shift pattern to
reduce shift cycling. This provides
increased performance, vehicle
M2 M1
control; and transmission cooling
when driving down steep hills or
mountain grades, towing, or hauling
heavy loads.
Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off
by pressing the button on the center
stack. When the Tow/Haul Mode is
enabled, a light on the instrument
cluster will come on.
See Tow/Haul Mode Light on
page 5-20 and Hill and Mountain
Roads on page 9-11.
Also see Tow/Haul Mode under
Towing Equipment on page 9-63.