Black plate (61,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-61Towing EquipmentHitchesIt is important to have the correcthitch equipment. Crosswinds, largetrucks going by and rough roads area few reasons why the right hitch isneeded.. The rear bumper on the vehicleis not intended for hitches.Do not attach rental hitches orother bumper-type hitches toit. Use only a frame-mountedhitch that does not attach to thebumper.. Will any holes be made in thebody of the vehicle when thetrailer hitch is installed? If thereare, then be sure to seal theholes later when the hitch isremoved. If the holes are notsealed, dirt, water, and deadlycarbon monoxide (CO) fromthe exhaust can get into thevehicle. See Engine Exhaust onpage 9‑24.Hitch CoverThe vehicle may have a hitch cover.To remove the hitch cover:1. Turn the fasteners onthe lower tabs 90 degreescounterclockwise.2. Lift the lower edge of the coverabout 45 degrees.3. Pull the cover downwardto disengage the upperattachments.To reinstall the hitch cover:1. Hold the cover at a 45 degreeangle to the vehicle and pushthe upper tabs in the hitch coverinto the slots in the fascia.2. Move the bottom of the coverforward until the lower tabs lineup with the lower fascia slots.3. Snap the hitch cover into placeby pushing the upper cornersforward.4. Turn the fasteners on the lowertabs 90 degrees clockwise tolock the cover in place.Safety ChainsAlways attach chains between thevehicle and the trailer. Cross thesafety chains under the tongueof the trailer to help prevent thetongue from contacting the road if itbecomes separated from the hitch.Always leave just enough slack sothe rig can turn. Never allow safetychains to drag on the ground.
