Q: What does the transmission tow/haul feature indicator mean?

asked by on January 19, 2016

What does the transmission tow/haul feature indicator mean?

The transmission tow/haul feature indicator is located on your instrument panel. This light illuminates steady when the tow/haul feature is turned on. If the light is flashing, then the system is not operating properly, as your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible, before your transmission is damaged.

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