Cadillac 2010 CTS Owner's Manual

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9-108 Vehicle CareTowingTowing the VehicleConsult your dealer/retailer or aprofessional towing service if thedisabled vehicle needs to be towed.See Roadside Service onpage 12‑6.To tow the vehicle behind anothervehicle for recreational purposes(such as behind a motorhome),see Recreational Vehicle Towingfollowing.Recreational VehicleTowingRecreational vehicle towing meanstowing the vehicle behind anothervehicle – such as behind amotorhome. The two most commontypes of recreational vehicle towingare known as dinghy towing anddolly towing. Dingy towing is towingthe vehicle with all four wheels onthe ground. Dolly towing is towingthe vehicle with two wheels on theground and two wheels up on adevice known as a dolly.Here are some important things toconsider before recreational vehicletowing:. What is the towing capacityof the towing vehicle?Be sure to read the towvehicle manufacturer'srecommendations.. What is the distance that will betravelled? Some vehicles haverestrictions on how far and howlong they can tow.. Is the proper towing equipmentgoing to be used? See yourdealer/retailer or traileringprofessional for additionaladvice and equipmentrecommendations.. Is the vehicle ready to betowed? Just as preparing thevehicle for a long trip, make surethe vehicle is prepared to betowed.Dinghy Towing