Tow/Haul Mode - GMC Canyon 2016 Owner's Manual

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 0 223
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
M4 M4 M3
Low Traction Mode
Low Traction Mode assists in
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vehicle acceleration when road
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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
the transmission shift pattern to
reduce shift cycling. This provides
increased performance, vehicle
control, and transmission cooling
when driving down steep hills or
mountain grades, towing, or hauling
heavy loads.
Driving and Operating
3rd 2nd 1st
M2 M2 M1
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 0 117
and Hill and Mountain Roads 0 201
Also see Tow/Haul Mode under
Towing Equipment 0 251
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
the Tow/Haul button activates the
exhaust brake system
simultaneously. See Exhaust
Brake in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
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