2022 CADILLAC XT4 emergency towing

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DRIVING AND OPERATING 275
Driving with a Trailer
Trailering is different than just driving
the vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, acceleration,
braking, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used
properly.
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips
and safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Read this section
carefully before pulling a trailer.
When towing a trailer:
.Become familiar with and follow all
state and local laws that apply to
trailer towing. These requirements
vary from state to state.
.State laws may require the use of
extended side view mirrors. Even if
not required, you should install
extended side view mirrors if your
visibility is limited or restricted
while towing.
.Do not tow a trailer during the first
800 km (500 mi) of vehicle use to
prevent damage to the engine, axle,
or other parts.
.It is recommended to perform the
first oil change before heavy towing.
.During the first 800 km (500 mi) of
trailer towing, do not drive over
80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make
starts at full throttle.
.Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). If the
transmission downshifts too often, a
lower gear may be selected using
Manual Mode SeeManual Mode
0 231.
If equipped, the following driver
assistance features should be turned
off when towing a trailer:
.Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
.Super Cruise Control
.Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
.Park Assist
.Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
.Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) If equipped, the following driver
assistance features should be turned
to alert or off when towing a trailer:
.Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB)
.Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
.Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
If equipped with Lane Change Alert
(LCA), the LCA detection zones that
extend back from the side of the
vehicle do not move further back
when a trailer is towed. Use caution
while changing lanes when towing a
trailer.
If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA), use caution while
backing up when towing a trailer, as
the RCTA detection zones that extend
out from the back of the vehicle do
not move further back when a trailer
is towed.

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Caution (Continued)
loss of 12-volt battery power, the
electric parking brake cannot be
released, and the vehicle cannot be
shifted to N (Neutral). Tire skates
or dollies must be used under the
non-rolling tires to prevent damage
while loading/unloading the vehicle.
Dragging the vehicle will cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Caution
The vehicle may be equipped with a
tow eye. Improper use of the tow
eye may cause damage to the
vehicle and is not covered by the
vehicle warranty. If equipped, use
the tow eye to load the vehicle onto
a flatbed tow truck from a flat road
surface, or to move the vehicle a
very short distance at a walking
pace. The tow eye is not designed
for off-road recovery. The vehicle(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
must be in N (Neutral) with the
electric parking brake released
when using the tow eye.
Contact a professional towing service
if the disabled vehicle must be
transported. GM recommends a
flatbed tow truck to transport a
disabled vehicle. Use ramps to help
reduce approach angles, if necessary.
If equipped, a tow eye may be located
near the spare tire or emergency jack.
Do not use the tow eye to pull the
vehicle from the snow, mud, sand,
or ditch. Tow eye threads may have
right or left-hand threads. Use caution
when installing or removing the
tow eye.
The vehicle must be in N (Neutral)
and the electric parking brake must be
released when loading the vehicle
onto a flatbed tow truck.
.If the vehicle is equipped with car
wash mode and has 12-volt battery
power, refer to “Car Wash Mode ”
under Automatic Transmission 0227
to place the vehicle in N (Neutral).
.If the 12-volt battery is dead and/or
the engine will not start, the vehicle
will not move. Try to jump start the
vehicle. Refer to Jump Starting -
North America 0351 and if the
jump start is successful, retry the
“Car Wash Mode ”procedure.
.If jump starting is unsuccessful, the
vehicle will not move. Tire skates or
dollies must be used under the
non-rolling tires to prevent vehicle
damage.
Front Attachment Points
The vehicle is equipped with specific
attachment points to be used by the
towing provider. These holes may be

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and rental car or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer, up
to 500 miles.
Cadillac Technician Roadside
Service (U.S. Only)
Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service
is more than an auto club or towing
service. It provides every Cadillac
owner in the United States with the
advantage of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and, where available, a
Cadillac trained dealer technician who
can provide on-site service.
A dealer technician will travel to your
location within a 30-mile radius of a
participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius, we will arrange
to have your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership. Each technician
travels with a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the
necessary Cadillac parts and tools
required to handle most roadside
repairs.
Services Not Included in
Roadside Service
.Impound towing caused by violation
of any laws
.Legal fines
.Mounting, dismounting, or changing
of snow tires, chains, or other
traction devices
Service is not provided if a vehicle is
in an area that is not accessible to the
service vehicle or is not a regularly
traveled or maintained public road,
which includes ice and winter roads.
Off-road use is not covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
.Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is up
to 7 liters. Diesel fuel delivery may
be restricted. Propane and other
fuels are not provided through this
service.
.Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
registration is required.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and
Service: Pre-authorization, original
detailed receipts, and a copy of the
repair orders are required. Once
authorization has been received, the Roadside Service advisor will help
you make arrangements and explain
how to receive payment. Items
considered are hotel, meals, and
rental car or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer, up
to 800 km.
.Alternative Service:
If assistance
cannot be provided right away, the
Roadside Service advisor may give
you permission to get local
emergency road service. You will
receive payment, up to $100, after
sending the original receipt to
Roadside Service. Mechanical
failures may be covered, however
any cost for parts and labor for
repairs not covered by the warranty
are the owner responsibility.
Scheduling Service
Appointments
When the vehicle requires warranty
service, contact your dealer and
request an appointment. By
scheduling a service appointment and
advising the service consultant of

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Insuring the Vehicle
Protect your investment in the GM
vehicle with comprehensive and
collision insurance coverage. There are
significant differences in the quality of
coverage afforded by various
insurance policy terms. Many
insurance policies provide reduced
protection to the GM vehicle by
limiting compensation for damage
repairs by using aftermarket collision
parts. Some insurance companies will
not specify aftermarket collision parts.
When purchasing insurance, we
recommend that you ensure that the
vehicle will be repaired with GM
original equipment collision parts.
If such insurance coverage is not
available from your current insurance
carrier, consider switching to another
insurance carrier.
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing
company may require you to have
insurance that ensures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine
Manufacturer replacement parts. Readthe lease carefully, as you may be
charged at the end of the lease for
poor quality repairs.
If a Crash Occurs
If there has been an injury, call
emergency services for help. Do not
leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of. Move
the vehicle only if its position puts
you in danger, or you are instructed to
move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary information
to police and other parties involved in
the crash.
For emergency towing see
Roadside
Service 0388.
Gather the following information:
.Driver name, address, and telephone
number
.Driver license number
.Owner name, address, and
telephone number
.Vehicle license plate number
.Vehicle make, model, and
model year
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Insurance company and policy
number
.General description of the damage
to the other vehicle
Choose a reputable repair facility that
uses quality replacement parts. See
“Collision Parts ”earlier in this section.
If the airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag Inf lates?
0 59.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends that
you take an active role in its repair.
If you have a pre-determined repair
facility of choice, take the vehicle
there, or have it towed there. Specify
to the facility that any required
replacement collision parts be original
equipment parts, either new Genuine
GM parts or recycled original GM
parts. Remember, recycled parts will
not be covered by the GM vehicle
warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair,
but you must live with the repair.
Depending on your policy limits, your

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INDEX 409
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
DoorAjar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 383
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232, 302
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 250
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 112
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 212
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Driving (cont'd)
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 108
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 284
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 308
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 314
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 289 Engine (cont'd)
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 104
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . 293
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 131
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 135