Trailer Towing - Cadillac SRX 2012 Owner's Manual

Maintenance When Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service more
often when pulling a trailer. See this
manual's Maintenance Schedule or
index for more information. Things
that are especially important in
trailer operation are automatic
transmission fluid, engine oil, axle
lubricant, belts, cooling system and
brake system. Inspect these before
and during the trip.
Check periodically to see that all
hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See Engine Overheating
on page 10 18.

Trailer Towing

Before pulling a trailer, there are
three important considerations that
have to do with weight:
The weight of the trailer
.
The weight of the trailer tongue
.
The total weight on the vehicle's
.
tires
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how the rig is used.
For example, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature and
how much the vehicle is used to
pull a trailer are all important.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving and Operating
It can depend on any special
equipment on the vehicle, and the
amount of tongue weight the vehicle
can carry. See "Weight of the Trailer
Tongue" later in this section for
more information.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated
assuming only the driver is in
the tow vehicle and it has all the
required trailering equipment.
The weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in
the tow vehicle must be subtracted
from the maximum trailer weight.
Use the following chart to determine
how much the vehicle can weigh,
based upon the vehicle model and
options.
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