Towing, BSW, and constant gear changes

[gman1868]

Today when I towed a trailer for the first time, the BCW sounded every time I engaged my turn signal. I didn't find any way to adjust the warning area, so I just had to shut it off. Would be nice to be able to adjust that, just like you can for a motion detecting camera like a Ring.

I guess I'll have to revert to the Old School, looking over my shoulder and at the mirrors before I change lanes or turn

One other thing. The trailer is only around 1000 pounds but at highway speeds the transmission is changing gears a lot! It downshifts frequently and even when I lift off the throttle it takes much longer for it to upshift and lower the rpm. It’s very annoying. Maybe I’ll have to try the shifter in manual mode if that’s possible? Anyone else have that problem?

 

[GreenBug]

Maybe I’ll have to try the shifter in manual mode if that’s possible?

That's what I was thinking, while in "D" move the lever to the right and its in manual mode. I would find a comfortable RPM range and then shift up or down accordingly to stay in that RPM range.

These CVT transmissions are a bit different but I would start there.

Hope it helps.

 

[bruesjoh04]

That's what I was thinking, while in "D" move the lever to the right and its in manual mode. I would find a comfortable RPM range and then shift up or down accordingly to stay in that RPM range.

These CVT transmissions are a bit different but I would start there.

Hope it helps.

These aren’t CVTs. They’re traditional automatic transmissions.

And manual mode is to the left of drive.

 

[GreenBug]

And manual mode is to the left of drive.

You are correct, left. My other right side.

Thanks

I was told these are CVT transmissions but haven't looked into it. Matter of fact I think I heard that in a Telluride review video from Edmunds.

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[Tellthemride]

You are correct, left. My other right side.

Thanks

I was told these are CVT transmissions but haven't looked into it. Matter of fact I think I heard that in a Telluride review video from Edmunds.

Says it right on the window sticker. I don’t think Edmunds would make that big of an error in their reviews.