Chevrolet Blazer 2001 User Manual
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Tow/Haul Mode (V6 Engine, Automatic
Transmission Equipped Models) (If Equipped)
Transmission Equipped Models) (If Equipped)
The tow/haul mode is a feature that assists when pulling
a heavy trailer. The purpose of the tow/haul mode is to
do the following:
D Reduce the frequency of shifts when pulling a
a heavy trailer. The purpose of the tow/haul mode is to
do the following:
D Reduce the frequency of shifts when pulling a
heavy trailer,
D provide the same shift feel when pulling a heavy
trailer as when the vehicle is unloaded, and
D reduce the need to change throttle position when
pulling a heavy trailer.
This feature is turned on or off by pressing a button
on the floor console or the shift knob. When the feature
is on, a light located on the instrument panel cluster
will illuminate to indicate that the tow/haul mode has
been selected.
on the floor console or the shift knob. When the feature
is on, a light located on the instrument panel cluster
will illuminate to indicate that the tow/haul mode has
been selected.
See “Tow/haul Mode Light” in the Index. The tow/haul
mode is automatically turned off each time the vehicle
is started.
mode is automatically turned off each time the vehicle
is started.
The tow/haul mode is most effective when the vehicle
and trailer combined weight is at least 75% of the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the maximum
trailer weight rating for the vehicle. See “Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating” and “Trailer Weight” in the Index.
and trailer combined weight is at least 75% of the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the maximum
trailer weight rating for the vehicle. See “Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating” and “Trailer Weight” in the Index.
The tow/haul mode for hauling a heavy trailer is most
useful under the following conditions:
D When driving through hilly terrain at speeds
useful under the following conditions:
D When driving through hilly terrain at speeds
below 55 mph (88 km/h),
D when driving in low speed or stop and go traffic
below 55 mph (88 km/h), and
D when driving in parking lots.
Use the tow/haul mode instead of the previous
recommendation to shift to THIRD (3) gear to improve
fuel economy at highway speeds and shift performance
at lower speeds. Operating in the tow/haul mode when
not pulling a heavy trailer will not cause damage to the
vehicle, but you may experience reduced fuel economy
and undesirable performance from the engine and
transmission. The tow/haul mode should be used
only when pulling a heavy trailer.
Use the tow/haul mode instead of the previous
recommendation to shift to THIRD (3) gear to improve
fuel economy at highway speeds and shift performance
at lower speeds. Operating in the tow/haul mode when
not pulling a heavy trailer will not cause damage to the
vehicle, but you may experience reduced fuel economy
and undesirable performance from the engine and
transmission. The tow/haul mode should be used
only when pulling a heavy trailer.