Cadillac 2009 owner manual Trailer Brakes

Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See “Weight of the Trailer” earlier in the section. Tow/Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions:

•When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain.

•When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in stop and go traffic.

•When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired.

Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage. However, there is no benefit to the selection of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.

The vehicle is equipped with Autoride® which further improves the vehicle’s ride while towing. See Autoride® on page 5-39for more information.

Trailer Brakes

A loaded trailer that weighs more than 2,000 lbs

(900 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly.

Since the vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak®,

the trailer brakes cannot tap into the vehicle’s hydraulic system.

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