Hey guys,
Got my new 150 GXL, auto, D4D in August 2012, so far, so good.
One question though: what is the appropriate auto transmission selection for towing? When I had my 120 I always towed with it on D. Now, the Manual says to tow on "S"4. But the manual does not specifically address this in terms of explaining when to shift it to S, and should I set and forget on S or should I move to + in any case? When to upshift or downshift? Is it allowed/recommended when towing?
Is it still safe to tow on D?
Also, the manual says the max. speed when towing must be 100 km/h. Is it true? I drive on a freeway ocassionally where the max. speed is 110 km/h.
All the replies would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Got my new 150 GXL, auto, D4D in August 2012, so far, so good.
One question though: what is the appropriate auto transmission selection for towing? When I had my 120 I always towed with it on D. Now, the Manual says to tow on "S"4. But the manual does not specifically address this in terms of explaining when to shift it to S, and should I set and forget on S or should I move to + in any case? When to upshift or downshift? Is it allowed/recommended when towing?
Is it still safe to tow on D?
Also, the manual says the max. speed when towing must be 100 km/h. Is it true? I drive on a freeway ocassionally where the max. speed is 110 km/h.
All the replies would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
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