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jimbo4UT
Explorer
Aug 30, 2020

Tow/haul mode

What to do? I was on a steep grade and tapped my brake and it downshifted from 3 to 2 and hit 6000 rpm. I still wanted to slow down more but could not hit the brake again as I was high on rpm already in second so I took it out of tow mode and hit the brakes hard then put it back into tow mode. Was that correct? What would have happened if I hit the brake in tow/haul mode from second to first gear with no room for more engine rpm?

Jim
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Aug 31, 2020
    What tow vehicle? Is it diesel or gas? What kind of load are you towing? Give us something to go on, here...

    I my case going down a steep grade, with a diesel and a six-speed transmission, I put the transmission in "Manual" mode and select the gear I want. I can then tap the brakes as needed to supplement the engine brake.

    Rob
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Aug 30, 2020
    “but could not hit the brake again as I was high on rpm already” What?

    Leave in tow/haul mode. Don’t overthink. Use your brakes as required...slow way down, release brakes to cool, repeat. Read an article on downhill driving.

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