Trailer Towing - Cadillac XT4 Owner's Manual

Parking on Hills
Warning
To prevent serious injury or death,
always park your vehicle and trailer
on a level surface when possible.
When parking your vehicle and your
trailer on a hill:
1. Press the brake pedal, but do not
shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the
wheels into the curb if facing
downhill or into traffic if facing
uphill.
2. Have someone place chocks under
the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in
place, gradually release the brake
pedal to allow the chocks to absorb
the load of the trailer.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then
apply the parking brake and shift
into P (Park).
5. Release the brake pedal.
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Shift into a gear.
Release the parking brake.
2. Release the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is
clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up
and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs to be serviced more
often when used to tow trailers. See
Maintenance Schedule (Petrol) 0 361 or
Maintenance Schedule (Diesel) 0 364 for
more information. It is especially
important to check the automatic
gearbox fluid, engine oil, axle
lubricant, belts, cooling system, and
brake system before and during
each trip.
Check periodically that all nuts and
bolts on the trailer hitch are tight.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See Engine Overheating
0 299.

Trailer Towing

Caution
Towing a trailer improperly can
damage the vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer
correctly, follow the directions in
this section and see your retailer for
important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle.
Trailering is different than just driving
the vehicle by itself. Trailer towing
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
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