Transmission - Tow/Haul

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Tow/Haul

WARNING: Do not use tow/haul when the road surface is slippery. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle.
WARNING

WARNING: Do not use diesel engine exhaust braking when the road surface is slippery. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle.

Tow/haul delays upshifts to reduce the frequency of transmission shifting.

Tow/haul provides engine braking in all forward gears, which slows your vehicle and assists you in controlling your vehicle when descending a slope.

Tow/haul improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load.

Depending on driving conditions and load conditions, tow/haul may downshift the transmission, slow your vehicle and control your vehicle speed when descending a hill, without pressing the accelerator pedal. The amount of downshift braking provided varies based upon the amount the brake pedal is pressed.

Switching Tow/Haul On and Off

Select the tow/haul drive mode to switch tow/haul on. See Drive Control.

Select a different drive mode to switch tow/haul off.

2020 Transit Owner's Manual