Black plate (60,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-7707476) - 2015 - crc - 4/8/149-60 Driving and OperatingTrailer TowingGeneral TowingInformationOnly use towing equipment that hasbeen designed for the vehicle.Contact your dealer or traileringdealer for assistance with preparingthe vehicle for towing a trailer. Readthe entire section before towing atrailer.For towing a disabled vehicle, seeTowing the Vehicle on page 10-83.For towing the vehicle behindanother vehicle such as a motorhome, see Recreational VehicleTowing on page 10-83.Driving Characteristicsand Towing TipsDriving with a TrailerWhen towing a trailer:. Become familiar with the stateand local laws that applyspecifically to trailer towing.. Do not tow a trailer during thefirst 800 km (500 mi), to preventdamage to the engine, axle orother parts.. Then, during the first 800 km(500 mi) trailer towing, do notdrive over 80 km/h (50 mph) anddo not make starts at full throttle.. The vehicle can tow in D (Drive).Use a lower gear if thetransmission shifts too often.. Do not use Adaptive CruiseControl when towing.. The Automatic CollisionPreparation System should beset to “Off” when towing. SeeActive Emergency BrakingSystem on page 9-50.. Turn off Park Assist whentowing.{ WarningWhen towing a trailer, exhaustgases may collect at the rear ofthe vehicle and enter if theliftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-mostwindow is open.When towing a trailer:. Do not drive with the liftgate,trunk/hatch, or rear-mostwindow open.. Fully open the air outlets onor under the instrumentpanel.. Also adjust the ClimateControl system to a settingthat brings in only outside air.See “Climate ControlSystems” in the Index.For more information aboutCarbon Monoxide, see EngineExhaust on page 9-21.InformationProvidedby:
