Tow/Haul Mode; Four-Wheel Drive - GMC Silverado 2022 Manual

Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra/Sierra Denali 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner
Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-16504136) - 2023 - CRC - 6/8/22
10-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode)
Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual
Mode) Tow/Haul not engaged
Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual
Mode) Tow/Haul engaged

Tow/Haul Mode

The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the
transmission shift pattern to reduce shift
cycling. This provides increased performance,
vehicle control, and enhanced transmission
and engine cooling when driving down steep
hills or mountain grades, when towing,
or when hauling heavy loads. See Driver
Mode Control 0 239 to activate
Tow/Haul Mode.
10th 9th 8th
L7 L7 L7
L7 L7 L6
For vehicles without Driver Mode Control,
press the Tow/Haul button on the center
stack.
If equipped with Active Hydraulic Assist, the
vehicle will provide a stiffer steering
response when Tow/Haul mode is engaged
to provide enhanced steering functionality.
Driving and Operating
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd
L6 L5 L4 L3
L5 L4 L3 L3
Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking
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. See Manual Mode 0 229.
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.
See Towing Equipment 0 272.
Drive Systems

Four-Wheel Drive

If equipped, four-wheel drive engages the
front axle for extra traction.
Read the appropriate section for transfer
case operation before using.
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2nd 1st
L3 L2 L1
L3 L2 L1