Black plate (61,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Driving and Operating 9-61Maintenance When TrailerTowingThe vehicle needs service moreoften when pulling a trailer. See thismanual's Maintenance Schedule orIndex for more information. Thingsthat are especially important intrailer operation 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 1024.Trailer Towing(CTS-V and Coupe)The vehicle is neither designed norintended to tow a trailer.Trailer Towing(Except CTS-V andCoupe)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?It should never weigh more than450 kg (1,000 lbs). But even thatcan be too heavy.Speed, altitude, road grades,outside temperature, specialequipment, and the amount oftongue weight the vehicle can carrymust be considered. See “Weight ofthe Trailer Tongue” later in thissection for more information.Maximum trailer weight is calculatedassuming only the driver is in thetow vehicle and it has all therequired trailering equipment.The weight of additional optionalequipment, passengers, andcargo in the tow vehicle must besubtracted from the maximum trailerweight.Ask your dealer for our traileringinformation or advice, or write us atour Customer Assistance Offices.See Roadside Service (U.S. andCanada) on page 137 or RoadsideService (Mexico) on page 1310 formore information.
