For improved transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. This mode moves upshifts to higher engine speeds to reduce the frequency of transmission shifting.
Tow/Haul mode also provides engine braking in all forward gears, which slows your vehicle and assists you in controlling your vehicle when descending a slope. The amount of downshift braking provided varies based on the amount of pressure you apply to the brake pedal.
The following apply to Tow/Haul mode:
- All four-wheel drive modes are selectable. There is no default four-wheel drive mode and the previous selection is maintained when the vehicle is restarted.
- Normal is the default for the steering, exhaust and suspension modes.
- Off-Road steering mode is not available.
- Sport suspension is available.
- Off-Road suspension mode is not available.
- Stabilizer bar cannot be disconnected.
The system tunes the engine and transmission controls to tow mode. The system tunes the stability and traction controls to normal mode.