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paulsm87
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Jun 06, 2013

Down shifting the transmission for braking assist

I have a question about the proper use of down shifting my transmission in my motor home I have a 2001 Jayco With the V-10 The question is; when driving and towing my Escape I will down shift my...
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rvten
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Jun 06, 2013
Do you have Tow Haul?
Little button on end of gear selector.
If so. with it on. Every time you step on the brake. It will down shift for you.
Do it manually. You need to make sure you are in the right RPM range when down shifting.
Normal stopping should not require down shifting.

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