NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly
can
damage your vehicle and
result
in costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
To
pull a trailer
correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Cadillac
dealer for important information about towing a trailer with
your vehicle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the Northstar
4.6L
engine and proper trailer towing equipment.
To
identify what
the
vehicle
trailering capacity
is
for
your vehicle, you should read the information
in
“Weight
of
the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is
different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes
in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes
correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.
That’s the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested, important
trailering tips and safety rules. Many
of
these are important for your
safety and that
of
your passengers.
So
please read this section carefully
before you pull
a
trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies,
and tires are forced to work harder against the drag
of
the added weight.
The engine is required
to
operate at relatively higher speeds and under
greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the trailer adds
considerably
to
wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements.
If
You Do Decide
To
Pull
A
nailer
If you do, here are some important points.
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There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions,
having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will
be
legal, not only
where you live but
also
where you’ll
be
driving.
A
good source for this
information can be state or provincial police.
Consider using a sway control.
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