Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-9235592) -2016 - crc - 11/6/15258 Driving and Operating2. Have someone place chocksunder the trailer wheels.3. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the regularbrakes until the chocks absorbthe load.4. Reapply the brake pedal. Thenapply the parking brake andshift into P (Park).5. Release the brake pedal.Leaving After Parking on a Hill1. Apply and hold the brakepedal.2. Start the engine.3. Shift into a gear.4. Release the parking brake.5. Let up on the brake pedal.6. Drive slowly until the trailer isclear of the chocks.7. Stop and have someone pickup and store the chocks.Maintenance when TrailerTowingThe vehicle needs service moreoften when pulling a trailer. SeeMaintenance Schedule 0 344.Things that are especially importantin trailer operation are automatictransmission fluid, engine oil, axlelubricant, belts, cooling system, andbrake system. It is a good idea toinspect these before and duringthe trip.Check periodically to see that allhitch nuts and bolts are tight.Trailer TowingBefore pulling a trailer, threeimportant considerations have to dowith weight:. Weight of the trailer.. Weight of the trailer tongue.. Total weight on your vehicle'stires.Weight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?It should never weigh more than454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that canbe 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”following.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 AssistanceOffices 0 363.
