Black plate (29,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011WARNING: (Continued). When you carry something inside thevehicle, secure it whenever you can.. Do not leave a seat folded down unlessyou need to.TowingTowing Your VehicleNotice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicleshould be towed with all four wheels off the ground.Care must be taken with vehicles that have lowground clearance and/or special equipment.Consult your dealer or a professional towing service ifthe disabled vehicle must be towed. See RoadsideService on page 8‑8.To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle forrecreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome,see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” following.Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing the vehiclebehind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.The two most common types of recreational vehicletowing are known as “dinghy towing” — towing thevehicle with all four wheels on the ground, and “dollytowing” — towing the vehicle with two wheels on theground and two wheels up on a device known as a“dolly”.Here are some important things to consider beforerecreational vehicle towing:. What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer'srecommendations.. What is the distance that will be travelled? Somevehicles have restrictions on how far and how longthey can tow.. Is the proper towing equipment going to be used?See your dealer or trailering professional foradditional advice and equipmentrecommendations.. Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparingthe vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle isprepared to be towed. See Before Leaving on aLong Trip on page 5‑18.5-29
