1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE weight

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Three important considerations have to do with weight:
the weight of the trailer,
the weight of the trailer tongue
and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires.
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It should never weigh more than
1,000 Ibs. (450 kg)
total, including the load. But even that can be too heavy.
It depends
on how you plan to use your rig. For
example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used
to pull a
trailer are all important. And, it can also depend
on any
special equipment that
you have on your vehicle.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice,
or you can write us at:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
30009 Van Dyke
Warren,
MI 48090-9025
- P.O. BOX 9025 In
Canada. write to:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H
8P7
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important
weight
to measure because it affects the total capacity
weight
of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the
curb weight
of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in
it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And
if you will tow a trailer- you must subtract the tongue
load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your
vehicle will be carrying that weight,
too. See “Loading
Your Vehicle”
in the Index for more information about
your vehicle’s maximum load capacity.
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A B
If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer
tongue
(A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded
trailer weight
(Bj. If you have a weight-distributing
hitch, the trailer tongue
(A) should weigh 12 percent 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. Be
sure your
vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit
for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the
Tire-Loading Information 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.
It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads
are a
few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are
some rules
to follow:
The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for
hitches. Do
not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a
frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to
the bumper.
Will you have to make any holes in the body of your
vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do,
then be sure
to seal the holes later when you remove
the hitch.
If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide
(COj from your exhaust can get into your
vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide’’ in the Index). Dirt
and water can. too.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IOU should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them
to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains
to drag on the ground.
Because you have anti-lock brakes, don’t try to tap into
your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system.
If you do, both
brake systems won’t work well, or at all.
Be sure to read and follow the instructions for
the trailer
brakes
so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain
them properly.
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,
lamps, 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 lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
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.
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FogLamps .................................... 2-47
Foreign Countries . Fuel ........................... 6-4
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing ............................. 5-10. 512
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
DataPanel .................................. 2-84
Door Lock Release
............................. 6-5
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-83
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Level
Low Message ........................... 2-92
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-58
.. ...........................
Front Turn Signal Lamps . Bulb Replacement ......... 6-33
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-80
Tachometer
.................................. 2-73
GarmentHooks
................................ 2-62
Gear Positions
. Automatic Transaxle ................ 2-24
GloveBox
.................................... 2-57
Gold Key Courtesy Transportation .................. 7-8
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-31
Guide en FranGais 11
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31
Handles, Assist ................................. 3-62
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-45
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
HigNLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-37
Fuel ....................................... 2-83
CAWR ....................................... 4-31
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-31
On Reminder ................................ 2-45
Suggested Message ...................... 2-46.3-;+ <- :
Wiper Activated ................................ 7-4<
Wiring 6-33
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 7-4
Heatedseats .................................... 1-4
Heating ........................................ J-/ 9-
High-Beam Headlamps .......................... 2-37
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches . Trailer ................................. 4-35
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-7
Release ...................................... 6-8
Hooks, Garment
................................ 2-62
Horn ......................................... 2-36
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator ................. 6-14
HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3-9
Hydraulic Brake Warning Lights ................... 2-76
.. .....................................
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-20
Ice Possible Message
........................... 2-92
Ignition Positions ............................... 2-20
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-50
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
.................... 2-61
Inflation
. Tire .................................. 6-38
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-68
Brightness Control ............................ 1 3-45
Cleaning the Top ............................. 6-48
Clusters
............................... 2-70.2-71,
Interior
Lamps ................................. 2-49
Jack . Tire .................................... 5-29
Jump Starting ................................... 5-4

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Surge Tank. Coolant ............................. 5-21
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-24
Tachometer
.................................. 2-73
Taillamps.
Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-34
Tdpe Player Care
............................... 3-27
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-61
Tenlpemture Button. Passenger's Side ................ 3-2
Temperature Controls
............................. 3-2
Theft
......................................... 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System
.................... 2- 16
Theft Security Override
.......................... 2- 18
Third Gear . Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-27
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 10
TireLoading ................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-43
... Symbols. Vehicle ................................ x111
Theft System ProbledCar May Not Restart Message . . 2-95
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. - 7-36
Tires ......................................... 6-37
BuyingNew
................................. 6-41
Chains
..................................... 6-45
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-26
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Inflation
.................................... 6-38
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-38
Traction
.................................... 6-42
Conlpact
Spare
............................... 5-36
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
Temperature
................................. 6-43
Treadwear ................................... 6-42
Uniform
Quality Grading ....................... 6-42
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-40
Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-43
When
It's Time for New ....................... 6-40
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message .................. 2-95
TopStrap
..................................... 1-34
TorqueLock
................................... 2-32
Torque . Wheel Nut ......................... 5-33.6-65
Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-9
Control System
................................ 4-9
Control System Warning Light .............. 2-78. 4-9
Engaged Message
............................. 2-95
Suspended Message
............................ 2-95
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-37
Driving with
................................. 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongue Weight ............................... 4-33
Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-35
Towing ..................................... 4-32
Turn Slgnals
................................. 1-37
Trans
Fluid Reset Message ....................... 2-95
Transaxle Fluid
. Automatic ....................... 6-17
Transmission Hot Message
....................... 2-95
Traction
OffMessage
................................. 2-95
Ready Message .............................. 2-95
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4- 38
Weight
..................................... 4-34