Cadillac 2010 STS Owner's Manual

Also see for 2010 STS: Brochure Owner's manual

TowingTowing Your VehicleConsult your dealer/retailer or a professional towingservice if the disabled vehicle needs to be towed.See Roadside Service on page 8‑8.To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle forrecreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),see Recreational Vehicle Towing following.Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing the vehiclebehind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.The two most common types of recreational vehicletowing are known as “dinghy towing” — towing thevehicle with all four wheels on the ground, and “dollytowing” — towing the vehicle with two wheels on theground and two wheels up on a device known as a“dolly”.Here are some important things to consider beforerecreational vehicle towing:. What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer'srecommendations.. What is the distance that will be travelled? Somevehicles have restrictions on how far and how longthey can tow.. Is the proper towing equipment going to be used?See your dealer/retailer or trailering professionalfor additional advice and equipmentrecommendations.. Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparingthe vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle isprepared to be towed. See Before Leaving on aLong Trip on page 5‑18.5-29