Black plate (65,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 11/18/13Driving and Operating 9-65Trailer 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 10-66.For towing the vehicle behindanother vehicle such as a motorhome, see Recreational VehicleTowing on page 10-67.Driving Characteristicsand Towing TipsDriving with a TrailerWhen towing a trailer:. Become familiar with the stateand local laws that apply totrailer towing.. Do not tow a trailer during thefirst 2 414 km (1500 mi) toprevent damage to the engine,axle, or other parts.. Then during the first 800 km(500 mi) of trailer towing, do notdrive over 80 km/h (50 mph) anddo not make starts at full throttle.. Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).Shift the transmission to a lowergear if the transmission shiftstoo often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions.. Do not use Adaptive CruiseControl when towing.. The Automatic CollisionPreparation System should beset to Off when towing. SeeActive Emergency BrakingSystem on page 9-54.. Turn off Parking 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 9-22.
