Tow/Haul Mode - Chevrolet 2012 Tahoe Owner's Manual

Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active.
See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 35.
While using Range Selection Mode,
Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul
Mode can be used.
Notice: 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
driving down steep hills or mountain
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grades, towing, or hauling a heavy
load, or if there is a need to charge
a battery installed in a trailer. See
Towing Equipment on page 9 75
and Hill and Mountain Roads on
page 9 12 for more information.
Driving and Operating
When Tow/Haul Mode is selected
the tow/haul indicator light will come
on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on
page 5 22.
The Tow/Haul Mode works with the
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Autoride feature, if the vehicle
has this, to enhance the ride when
trailering or with a loaded vehicle.
See Continuous Damping Control
(CDC) on page 9 48.
Grade Braking (Hydra-Matic
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission)
The Grade Braking shift modes
can be activated by pressing the
button on the end of the shift control
lever. While in Range Selection
Mode, Grade Braking is deactivated
allowing the driver to select a
desired range of gears.
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