TOW MODE
The 2016 TITAN XD includes a Tow Mode function to help enhance the control of the vehicle when towing a trailer or when hauling heavy loads.
Push the tow mode switch to activate tow mode.
- Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load.
- In tow mode, the transmission shift points are modified to improve power during acceleration and engine braking during deceleration or when going down hills.
- Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no trailer/load or light trailer/ light load will not cause any damage. However, fuel economy may be reduced, and the transmission/engine driving characteristics may feel unusual.
ACTIVATING TOW MODE
- PUSH THE TOW MODE switch to activate (turn ON) tow mode. The TOW indicator light illuminates when tow mode is activated.
- PUSH THE TOW MODE SWITCH AGAIN to turn tow mode OFF.
- TOW MODE IS AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED (turned OFF) when the ignition is turned OFF.
Tow Mode Functions
- Grade logic/going up hill: The transmission will hold the lower gears longer, delaying upshifts to achieve the peak engine rpm/torque range.
- Accelerating: Transmission downshifts, when accelerating, are more aggressive to utilize the best rpm/torque range.
- Downhill Speed Control (DSC): Depending on the driving condition and load conditions, the transmission may automatically downshift when driving down a grade to help control vehicle speed. The amount of downshift braking will vary depending upon the amount the driver presses the brake pedal.
- Decelerating: When the engine is not accelerating (no throttle input) and the brakes are applied, transmission downshift points are more aggressive to utilize engine braking.
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