The Tow/Haul button/function was invented for those who do NOT know HOW2 manage
their automatics by manually shifting....to do down a gear or more...to hold a
gear longer, etc
Pretty soon the OEMs will increase the cost/price and complexity to manage folks
who will NOT and/or do NOT understand HOW2 use the Tow/Haul button.
My guess is electrical. Strain gauge and/or when the trailer plug has
a connection. The TV will then automatically switch on the Tow/Haul function for
the Automatic transmission