摘要 |
A system and method for changing the shift pattern of a vehicle based on the weight of a trailer the vehicle is towing. The system can include a switch on the steering column or dashboard that can be engaged in predetermined increments, such as 1,000 pounds, to selectively change the shift pattern between a lighter weight trailer and a heavier weight trailer. Further, a load sensor can be provided on the hitch post for sensing the weight of the trailer, and a controller can automatically set the shift pattern based on the weight. Alternately, the system can provide a linear interpolation of the shift table to set the shift pattern based on weight. |