2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 293
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Manual
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Driving and Operating Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) Range after shifting from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) 6th M4 5th M4 4th M3 3rd M2 2nd M2 1st M1 9-39 Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-39. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. If the vehicle has an exhaust brake, it can also be used, but will not automatically downshift the transmission. See "Exhaust Brake" in the Duramax diesel supplement. Caution (Continued) 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. Vehicles with an automatic transmission have a Tow/Haul Mode. The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when driving down steep hills or mountain grades, towing, or hauling heavy loads. The selector button is 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 cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 5-25 and Hill and Mountain Roads on page 9-12. Low Traction Mode Low Traction Mode assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are slippery, such as with ice or snow. While the vehicle is at a stop, select M2 using Range Selection Mode. This will limit torque to the wheels and help to prevent the tires from spinning. { Caution 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 (Continued)