Black plate (62,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 20128-62 Driving and OperatingMaintenance When TrailerTowingThe vehicle needs service moreoften when pulling a trailer.See Maintenance Schedule onpage 10‑2. Things that areespecially important in traileroperation 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.Engine Cooling When TrailerTowingThe cooling system may temporarilyoverheat during severe operatingconditions. See Engine Overheatingon page 9‑22.Trailer Towing(CTS-V and Coupe)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 the vehicle'stires.Weight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?Speed, altitude, road grades,outside temperature, specialequipment, and the amount oftongue weight the vehicle can carrymust be considered. See “Weightof the Trailer Tongue” later in thissection for more information.Maximum trailer weight is calculatedassuming only the driver is inthe tow vehicle and it has all therequired trailering equipment.The weight of additional optionalequipment, passengers, andcargo in the tow vehicle must besubtracted from the maximumtrailer weight.Ask your dealer for our traileringinformation or advice.
