Tow Switch/Lever... Purpose?
- Thread starter Jimmy711
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smoke8r
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- kingston, ON
- Ram Year
- 2020 1500 sport crew cab blackout package
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- 5.7 hemi
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs, push the TOW/HAUL switch to activate TOW/HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mode, transmission upshifts are delayed, and the transmission will automatically downshift (for engine braking) when the throttle is closed and/or during steady braking maneuvers.
Elkman
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Meant for use when the truck is towing a trailer that puts the current combined weight at 75% or more of the GCWR for the truck. It purpose is to minimize heat build up in the ATF and nothing more.
