NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level
before towing.
Towing Tips — Tow/Haul (If Equipped)
To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat-
ing, turn the “TOW HAUL” feature ON when driving in
hilly areas or shift the transmission to Drive position 2 on
more severe grades.
Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If
Equipped)
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Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
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When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
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Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Towing Tips — Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
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City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission
in neutral and increase engine idle speed.
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Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
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Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
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refer to Cooling System Operating information in the
Maintenance section of this manual for more informa-
tion.
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