Chevrolet blazer 2000 用户手册
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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:
D Reduce the frequency of shifts when pulling a
pulling a heavy trailer. The purpose of the Tow/Haul
Mode is:
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.
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. When the
feature is on, a light on the
instrument panel will
illuminate to indicate that
the Tow/Haul Mode has
been selected.
off by pressing a button on
the floor console. When the
feature is on, a light on the
instrument panel 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.
Tow/Haul 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 below
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).
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.