2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 307

Driving and Operating The selector button is located on the end of the shift lever. Turn the Tow/ Haul Mode on and off by pressing the button. When the Tow/Haul Mode is enabled, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 5‑25 and Hill and Mountain Roads on page 9‑11 for more information. Also see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑93 for more information. on downhill grades by using the engine and transmission to slow the vehicle. On vehicles with a gasoline engine, to disable or enable Tow/Haul Grade Braking within the current ignition key cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul button for three seconds. A DIC message will be displayed. See Transmission Messages on page 5‑44. On vehicles with a diesel engine. Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking can be enabled or disabled by pressing the Tow/Haul Mode button. Use the exhaust brake and Tow/Haul Mode for maximum grade braking. See Towing Equipment on page 9‑93 for more information. For other forms of grade braking, see Automatic Transmission on page 9‑33 and Cruise Control on page 9‑59. 9-39 Manual Transmission Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking (6-Speed Automatic Transmission) Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is only enabled while the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and the vehicle is not in the Range Selection Mode. See "Tow/Haul Mode" listed previously and Manual Mode on page 9‑37. Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, this is the shift pattern. Here is how to operate the manual transmission: 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you slowly press down on the accelerator pedal.