Cadillac 2013 Caddilac CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (56,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/18/129-56 Driving and OperatingMaintenance When TrailerTowingThe vehicle needs service moreoften when pulling a trailer. See theMaintenance Schedule onpage 11‑3. Things that areespecially important in traileroperation are automatictransmission fluid, engine oil, axlelubricant, belts, cooling system andbrake system. Inspect these beforeand during the trip.Check periodically to see that allhitch nuts and bolts are tight.Engine Cooling When TrailerTowingThe cooling system may temporarilyoverheat during severe operatingconditions. See Engine Overheatingon page 10‑22.Trailer Towing (CTS-V andCoupe)The vehicle is neither designed norintended to tow a trailer.Trailer Towing (ExceptCTS-V and Coupe)Before pulling a trailer, there arethree important considerations thathave to do with weight:. The weight of the trailer.. The weight of the trailer tongue.. The total weight on yourvehicle's tires.Weight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?It should never weigh more than454 kg (1,000 lbs). But even thatcan be too heavy.It depends on how the rig is used.For example, speed, altitude, roadgrades, outside temperature, andhow much the vehicle is used to pulla trailer are all important. It candepend on any special equipmenton the vehicle, and the amount oftongue weight the vehicle can carry.See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue”later in this section.Maximum trailer weight is calculatedassuming only the driver is in thetow vehicle and it has all therequired trailering equipment. Theweight of additional optionalequipment, passengers, and cargoin the tow vehicle must besubtracted from the maximum trailerweight.Ask your dealer for traileringinformation or advice, or write us atour Customer Assistance Offices.See Customer Assistance Offices(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑4 orCustomer Assistance Offices(Mexico) on page 13‑5.