Tow/Haul Mode - Chevrolet 2011 Suburban 2500 Owner's Manual

Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active.
See
While using Range Selection Mode,
Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul
Mode can be used.
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.
Low Traction Mode
If the vehicle has the Hydra-Matic
6-Speed Automatic Transmission, it
has a Low Traction Mode that
assists in vehicle acceleration when
road conditions are slippery, such
as with ice or snow. While the
vehicle is at a stop, select the
second gear range using Range
Selection Mode. This will limit
torque to the wheels after it detects
wheel slip, preventing the tires from
. spinning.

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
towing or hauling a heavy load or if
there is a need to charge a battery
®
installed in a trailer. See
information.
Driving and Operating
When Tow/Haul Mode is selected
the tow/haul indicator light will
come on.
The Tow/Haul Mode works with the
®
Autoride
this, to enhance the ride when
trailering or with a loaded vehicle.
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for more
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feature, if the vehicle has
.