Cadillac CTS 2014 Owner's Manual

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Black plate (56,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6014443) - 2014 - CRC - 4/3/139-56 Driving and OperatingIf parking the rig on a hill:1. Press the brake pedal, but donot shift into P (Park) yet. Turnthe wheels into the curb if facingdownhill or into traffic if facinguphill.2. Have someone place chocksunder the trailer wheels.3. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the brake pedaluntil the chocks absorb the load.4. Reapply the brake pedal. Thenapply the parking brake and shiftinto P (Park) for vehicles with anautomatic transmission or intogear for vehicles with a manualtransmission.5. Release the brake pedal.Leaving After Parking on a Hill1. Apply and hold the brake pedalwhile you:. Start the engine.. Shift into a gear.. Release the parking brake.2. Let up on the brake pedal.3. Drive slowly until the trailer isclear of the chocks.4. Stop and have someone pick upand store the chocks.Maintenance When TrailerTowingThe vehicle needs service moreoften when pulling a trailer. See theMaintenance Schedule onpage 11-4. 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 10-24.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, 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 pull