Black plate (81,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6882317) - 2014 -CRC - 9/19/13Driving and Operating 9-81Trailer 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 10-76.For towing the vehicle behindanother vehicle such as a motorhome, see Recreational VehicleTowing on page 10-76.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 9-69.. Turn off Parking Assist whentowing.
