Black plate (68,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 11/9/129-68 Driving and Operating3. 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. Seethe Maintenance Schedule onpage 11‑4. Things that areespecially important in traileroperation are automatictransmission fluid, engine oil,axle lubricant, belts, cooling systemand brake system. Inspect thesebefore and 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 10‑18.Trailer TowingBefore 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'stiresWeight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?It depends on how the rig is used.For example, speed, altitude, roadgrades, outside temperature andhow much the vehicle is used to pulla trailer are all important. It candepend on any special equipmenton the vehicle, and the amount oftongue weight the vehicle can carry.See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue”later in this section.Maximum trailer weight iscalculated assuming only the driveris in the tow vehicle and it has allthe required trailering equipment.The weight of additional optionalequipment, passengers and cargo inthe tow vehicle must be subtractedfrom the maximum trailer weight.
