Driving and Operating 8-59the vehicle, it will reduce the tongueweight the vehicle can carry, whichwill also reduce the trailer weight thevehicle can tow. If towing a trailer,the tongue load must be added tothe GVW because the vehicle willbe carrying that weight, too. SeeVehicle Load Limits on page 8‑12for more information about thevehicle's maximum load capacity.For a weight-carrying hitch, thetrailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 to15 percent of the total loaded trailerweight (B).After loading the trailer, weigh thetrailer and then the tongue,separately, to see if the weights areproper. If they are not, adjustmentsmight be made by moving someitems around in the trailer.Total Weight on the Vehicle'sTiresInflate the vehicle's tires to theupper limit for cold tires. Thesenumbers can be found on theCertification label or see VehicleLoad Limits on page 8‑12. Do notgo over the GVW limit for thevehicle, or the GAWR, including theweight of the trailer tongue.Trailer Towing (CTS-V)The vehicle is neither designed norintended to tow a trailer.Towing EquipmentHitchesUse the correct hitch equipment.See your dealer/retailer or a hitchdealer for assistance.. The rear bumper on the vehicleis not intended for hitches. Donot attach rental hitches or otherbumper-type hitches to it. Useonly a frame-mounted hitch thatdoes not attach to the bumper.. Will any holes be made in thebody of the vehicle when thetrailer hitch is installed? If thereare, seal the holes when thehitch is removed. If the holes arenot sealed, dirt, water, anddeadly carbon monoxide (CO)from the exhaust can get into thevehicle. See Engine Exhaust onpage 8‑25.Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com
