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If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh
10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a
“weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer tongue
(A) should weigh 12% of
the total loaded trailer weight
(B).
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see
if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able
to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Total Weight on Your khicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the recommended pressure for
cold tires. You’ll find these numbers
on the Certification label at the rear
edge
of the driver’s door or see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Then be sure you don’t go over the
GVW limit for your vehicle, including
the weight
of the trailer tongue.
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Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you’ll want
to get to know your rig. Acquaint
- yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of
the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by
itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments),
safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror adjustment.
If
the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are
working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and
that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before
you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
To move the trailer to
the right, move your hand to
the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
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Spark Plugs ............................... 15 Nm (11 lbs. ft.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug
......................... 20 N-m (15 lbs. ft.)
Vehicle Dimensions
SLSfSTS
Shipping Weight (SLS) .................... .3892.2 lbs. (1 765.5 kg)
Wheel Base
.................................. 111 in. (2 819 mm)
Length .................................... 204.1 in. (5 183 mm)
Height
..................................... 54.5 in. (1 384 mm)
Width
..................................... 74.2 in. (1 884.5 mm)
Front Track ................................. 60.9 in. (1 546 mm)
Rear Track
.................................. 60.9 in. (1 546 mm)
AIR CONDITIONING REFHGERANTS
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning
system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is
used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Cadillac dealer. For additional
information, see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”
booklet.
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Front De-Ice ....................................... 3-8
Fuel ............................................... 6-3
Data Panel
..................................... 2-86
Door Release
.................................... 6-6
Filling Your Tank
................................. 6-5
Gage
.......................................... 2-85
In Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Level Very Low Message .......................... 2-93
System Chart
................................... 6-74
Used Reset. Driver Information Center
............. 2-89
Fuse Block. Engine Compartment
................ 6.65. 6.66
Fuse
Block. Rear Compartment ................. 6.69. 6.70
Fuse Panel (Maxi Fuse
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 6-64
Gage. Fuel
........................................ 2-85
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
............................. 6-4
Glass. Cleaning
.................................... 6-56
Glove Box
......................................... 2-15
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................... 4-38
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
................ 4-38
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Halogen Bulbs ..................................... 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
............................. 5-1
Head Restraints
..................................... 1-5
Headlamps
........................................ 2-53
Bulb Replacement
............................... 6-34
High-Low Beam Changer
......................... 2-43
Washer
......................................... 2-46
Wiper Activated
................................. 2-42
Wiring
......................................... 6-71
Hearing or Speech Impaired
.......... See Owner Assistance
Heated Front Seat Feature
............................ 1-5
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror ..................... 2-64
Heated Windshield .................................. 3-8
Heating ............................................ 3-4
High Beam Lamps. How
to Change ................... 2-43
Highway Hypnosis
.................................. 4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads
............................ 4-29
Hitches. Trailer .................................... 4-44
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TopStrap ......................................... 1-40
Torque Lock
....................................... 2-33
Torque. Wheel Nut
................................. 5-30
Towing a Trailer
.................................... 4-40
Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 5-10
Traction Active Message
........................ 2.94. 4.11
Traction Control System
............................. 4-11
Trailer Tongue Weight
............................... 4-42
Trailer Towing
..................................... 4-40
Brakes ......................................... 4-44
Driving on Grades
............................... 4-46
Driving with a Trailer
............................. 4-45
Engine Cooling When Towing a
.................... 4-48
Hitches
........................................ 4-44
Maintenance
.................................... 4-48
Parking on Hills
................................. 4-47
Safety Chains
................................... 4-44
Turn Signals
.................................... 4-46
Weight of a Trailer
............................... 4-42
Automatic
...................................... 6-19
Reset Message
.................................. 2-95
Transmitter, HomeLink Universal
..................... 2-69
Transmitters. Matching to Your Vehicle
................ 2-10
Trip Odometer
..................................... 2-76
Trunk Open Message
............................... 2-95
Trunk Release. Remote
............................. 2-13
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
...................... 2-40
Turn Signal On Message
............................. 2-95
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................... 4-46
Twilight Sentinel
................................... 2-54
Total Weight
on Your Vehicle’s Tires
................ 4-43
Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator. How to Reset
................... 6-22
Trip Set Button. Driver Information Center
............. 2-89
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
................ 2-41
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Underbody Maintenance ............................ 6-60
Underhood Lamp
.................................. 2-56
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