5. Remove the key from the ignition.6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.7. Release the parking brake.Towing a TrailerThe Cadillac Professional Vehicle cannot tow a trailer.{ WARNING: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 istoo heavy, the brakes may not work well — oreven at all. The driver and passengers couldbe seriously injured. The vehicle may also bedamaged; the resulting repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer onlyif all the steps in this section have been followed.Ask your dealer for advice and information abouttowing a trailer with the vehicle.Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage thevehicle and result in costly repairs not covered bythe vehicle warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,follow the advice in this section and see your dealerfor important information about towing a trailer withthe vehicle.The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped withthe proper trailer towing equipment. To identify thetrailering capacity of the vehicle, read the informationin “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in thissection. Trailering is different than just driving thevehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling,acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy.Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment,and it has to be used properly.The following information has many time-tested,important trailering tips and safety rules. Many ofthese are important for the safety of the driver andthe passengers. So please read this section carefullybefore pulling a trailer.Load-pulling components such as the engine,transmission, axles, wheel assemblies and tires areforced 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.5-26InformationProvidedby:
