Cadillac 2015 - CRC manual Trailer Towing, General Towing Information, Driving with a Trailer

9-64 Driving and Operating

Trailer Towing

General Towing

Information

Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read the entire section before towing a trailer.

For towing a disabled vehicle, see

Towing the Vehicle on page 10-78. For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10-78.

Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips

Driving with a Trailer

When towing a trailer:

.Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply to trailer towing.

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Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, or other parts.

Then during the first 800 km

(500 mi) of trailer towing, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle.

Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/ or hilly conditions.

Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when towing.

The Automatic Collision Preparation System should be set to Off when towing. See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9-52.

Turn off Park Assist when towing.

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When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open.

When towing a trailer:

.Do not drive with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window open.

.Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.

.Also adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.

For more information about Carbon Monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9-22.