2021 CADILLAC CT5 trailer

Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14584312) -
2021 - CRC - 11/23/20
372 VEHICLE CARE
Rear Tow Eye
If equipped, carefully open the cover
by using the small notch that conceals
the rear tow eye socket.
Install the tow eye into the socket and
turn it until it is fully tightened. When
the tow eye is removed, reinstall the
cover with the notch in the original
position.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Caution
Dolly towing or dinghy towing the
vehicle may cause damage because
of reduced ground clearance.
Always put the vehicle on a flatbed
truck or trailer.
The vehicle was neither designed nor
intended to be towed with any of its
wheels on the ground. If the vehicle
must be towed, see Towing the Vehicle
0 371.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Use a de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, and have the
locks greased after using. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0392.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash
it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic,
or abrasive cleaning agents as they
can damage the vehicle's paint,
metal, or plastic parts. If damage
occurs, it would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Approved
cleaning products can be obtained
from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding
correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions, and appropriate
disposal of any vehicle care
product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure washes
closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the
surface of the vehicle. Use of power
washers exceeding 8 274 kPa
(1,200 psi) can result in damage or
removal of paint and decals.

Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14584312) -
2021 - CRC - 11/23/20
382 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more frequent
checks and services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits0219.
.Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (LSY 2.0L L4
Engine) 0297 or
Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L
V6 Engine) 0297.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service. Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause serious
injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information,
proper tools, and equipment are
available. If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained technician
do the work. See
Doing Your Own
Service Work 0310.

Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14584312) -
2021 - CRC - 11/23/20
432 INDEX
Tires (cont'd)If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349, 350
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 352
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 351
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Run-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 362
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Self-Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 347
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 359
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Towing (cont'd)
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Track Events and Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Traction
Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 109
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . 249
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Trailer
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 135U
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 359
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 128 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . 156
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Hold Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 396
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123