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144 STARTING AND OPERATING
When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying
a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission
shifting occurs, push the TOW/HAUL switch to
activate TOW/HAUL mode. This will improve
performance and reduce the potential for
transmission overheating or failure due to
excessive shifting.
TOW/HAUL Switch
The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in
th
e instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL
mode has been activated. Pushing the switch a
second time restores normal operation. Normal
operation is always the default at engine start-up.
If TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the switch must be
pushed each time the engine is started.
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
I
F EQUIPPED
Pickup models may use either AS69RC
transmission, or the 68RFE transmission (which
has no PTO access cover).
The transmission gear position display (located in
th
e instrument cluster) indicates the transmission
gear range. The gear selector is mounted on the
right side of the steering column. You must press
the brake pedal to move the gear selector out of
PARK
Ú page 140. To drive, move the gear
selector from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE
p
osition. Pull the gear selector toward you when
shifting into REVERSE or PARK, or when shifting
out of PARK.
The electronically-controlled transmission provides
a
precise shift schedule. The transmission
electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first
few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat
abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision
shifts will develop within a few hundred miles
(kilometers).
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when
th
e accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is
stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake
pedal when shifting between these gears.
The transmission gear selector has only PARK,
REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions.
Manual downshifts can be made using the
Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control.
Pushing the ERS (-/+) switches (on the steering
wheel) while in the DRIVE position will select the
highest available transmission gear, and will
display that gear limit in the instrument cluster as
1, 2, 3, etc
Ú page 143. Some models will display
both the selected gear limit, and the actual current
ge
ar, while in ERS mode.
WARNING!
Do not use the “TOW/HAUL” feature when driv-
ing in icy or slippery conditions. The increased
en
gine braking can cause the rear wheels to
slide, and the vehicle to swing around with the
possible loss of vehicle control, which may
cause an accident possibly resulting in personal
injury or death.
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