Towing a Trailer (CTS-V)The CTS-V is neither designed nor intended to towa trailer.Towing a Trailer (CTS){ CAUTION:The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer ifthe correct equipment is not used or the vehicle isnot driven properly. For example, if the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not work well — or even atall. The driver and passengers could be seriouslyinjured. The vehicle may also be damaged; theresulting repairs would not be covered by thevehicle warranty. Pull a trailer only if all the steps inthis section have been followed. Ask your dealer/retailer for advice and information about towing atrailer with the vehicle.The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with theproper trailer towing equipment.To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, readthe information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appearslater in this section.Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle byitself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration,braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safetrailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be usedproperly.The following information has many time-tested,important trailering tips and safety rules. Many ofthese are important for your safety and that of yourpassengers. So please read this section carefullybefore pulling a trailer.Load-pulling components such as the engine,transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies and tiresare forced to work harder against the drag of the addedweight. The engine is required to operate at relativelyhigher speeds and under greater loads, generatingextra heat. The trailer also adds considerably to windresistance, increasing the pulling requirements.4-29
