Black plate (67,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-7707476) - 2015 - crc - 9/5/14Driving and Operating 9-67Hitch CoverTo remove the hitch cover,if equipped:1. Turn the fasteners on the lowertabs 90 degreescounterclockwise.2. Lift the lower edge of the coverabout 45 degrees.3. Pull the cover downward todisengage 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 tongue ofthe trailer to help prevent the tonguefrom 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.Trailer BrakesA loaded trailer that weighs morethan 450 kg (1,000 lb) needs to haveits own brake system that isadequate for the weight of thetrailer. Be sure to read and followthe instructions for the trailer brakesso they are installed, adjusted, andmaintained properly.Because the vehicle has antilockbrakes, do not tap into the vehicle'sbrake system. If you do, both brakesystems will not work well, or at all.Trailer SwayControl (TSC)The vehicle has a TSC feature aspart of the StabiliTrak system.If TSC detects that the trailer isswaying, the vehicle's brakes areautomatically applied.
