Owner`s manual

The “TOW/HAULIndicator Light” will illuminate in the

instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode

has been activated. Pressing the switch a second time

restores normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is

desired, the switch must be pressed each time the engine

is started.

WARNING!

Do not use the “TOW/HAUL” feature when driving

in icy or slippery conditions. The increased engine

braking could cause the rear wheels to slide, and the

vehicle to swing around with the possible loss of

vehicle control, which could cause an accident possi-

bly resulting in personal injury or death.

Torque Converter Clutch

A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been

included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.

A clutch within the torque converter engages automati-

cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly

different feeling or response during normal operation in

the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during

some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages.

NOTE:

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The torque converter clutch will not engage, and the

transmission will not shift to sixth gear, until the

transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm [usu-

ally after 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) of driving].

Because sixth gear is disabled, and engine speed is

higher when the torque converter clutch is not en-

gaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not

shifting properly when cold. This is normal. Using the

Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature, when the trans-

mission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the

transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive.

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