2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Manual - Page 290

9-32 Driving and Operating 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. 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions. When M (Manual Mode) is selected a number displays next to the M, indicating the current gear. This number is the highest gear that can be used. However, the vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions. This means that all gears below that number are available. When 5 (Fifth) is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are automatically shifted by the vehicle, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used until the plus/minus button located on the steering column lever is used to change to the gear. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑32. While using Range Selection Mode, Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. Tow/Haul Mode Low Traction Mode If the vehicle has the Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with the 6.0L engine, 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 helping to prevent the tires from spinning. 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 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 9‑69 and Hill and Mountain Roads on page 9‑11 for more information.