Starting and Operating Instructions
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If you operate the vehicle in the
tow/haul mode when you are not
pulling a trailer or when lightly
loaded, you may experience
reduced fuel economy and poor
engine and transmission
performance.
Only use the tow/haul mode when
pulling a trailer or hauling a large
or heavy load.
This system interacts with the
automatic ride control system to
provide optimum ride and
handling when towing a trailer or
when hauling a heavy load.
See the following, earlier in this
section, for more information:
• Magnetic Ride Control
• Road Sensing Suspension
Hitches
It's important to have the correct
hitch equipment.
Most small-to-medium sized trail-
ers can be towed with a weight-
carrying hitch which has a coupler
attached to the hitch ball on the
vehicle. Larger trailers may require
a weight-distributing hitch that
uses spring bars to evenly distrib-
ute the trailer tongue weight
between the vehicle’s and trailer’s
axles.
Consider using a sway control
when towing a trailer, regardless
of trailer size.
Consult a trailering professional
regarding the use of sway controls
and follow the trailer manufactur-
er's recommendations and instruc-
tions.
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