Should I use tow haul mode with an empty trailer?
Empty Trailer. Never use the button when you have a light load because it will not save your fuel or any engine power. The manufacturers advise drivers to use the tow button if the vehicle is loaded and requires more energy. Using the tow mode for fun is a bad idea.
Should you always tow in tow mode?
In short, the tow haul mode protects your transmission when hauling heavy loads. Tow haul mode enables you to take better control of your vehicle while hauling heavy loads up and down steep terrain. While moving downhill in tow haul mode, your transmission downshifts sooner than you would normally expect.
Where is the tow haul light on my truck?
There should be a little light that comes on when you turn on tow-haul mode. It’s in the dash, (in the upper right-hand corner in my truck). Does that light come on when you press tow-haul? No, the light does not come on.
Is there a way to tow a trailer without lights?
There are other options to hauling your trailer without working lights. Always remember, there must be some form of light or reflective surface on a trailer to legally pull it. Most states require working lights to avoid being fined. Purchase magnetic lights. Magnetic lights are a temporary light source that attach to your bumper.
When do you not need the tow / haul button?
You must also consider the weight of the load. If it does not affect the truck’s ability, then there is no need to use the haul button. For instance, if you are carrying empty crates, the tow/haul mode is unnecessary. The tow/haul mode is useful in rough and steep landscapes.
Why is the tow / haul switch not working?
Cycling the tow/haul switch again disables tow/haul mode and returns the transmission to a normal shift pattern. If the electrical circuit checks are OK and the tow/haul shift pattern is not occurring, there may be a mechanical/hydraulic condition that prevents tow/haul operation.
There should be a little light that comes on when you turn on tow-haul mode. It’s in the dash, (in the upper right-hand corner in my truck). Does that light come on when you press tow-haul? No, the light does not come on.
How do I Turn Off Tow / Haul mode?
Tow/haul may be turned off by pressing the button again, at which time the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off. ***The Vehicle will automatically turn off Tow/Haul every time it is started.
You must also consider the weight of the load. If it does not affect the truck’s ability, then there is no need to use the haul button. For instance, if you are carrying empty crates, the tow/haul mode is unnecessary. The tow/haul mode is useful in rough and steep landscapes.
When to use tow / haul on a truck?
***However, there is No Benefit to the Selection of Tow/Haul when the Vehicle is unloaded. ***Such a Selection when unloaded may Result in Unpleasant Engine and Transmission Driving characteristics and Reduced Fuel Economy. ***Tow/Haul is Recommended only when pulling a Heavy Trailer or a Large or Heavy Load.