Towing Equipment - Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual

It is important that the vehicle does
not exceed any of its ratings
GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum
Trailer Rating, or Tongue Weight. The
only way to be sure it is not exceeding
any of these ratings is to weigh the
vehicle and trailer.
Total Weight on the Vehicle's
Tires
Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated
to the upper limit for cold tires. These
numbers can be found on the
Certification label or see Vehicle Load
Limits 0 186. Make sure not to go over
the GVW limit for the vehicle, or the
GAWR, including the weight of the
trailer tongue. If using a
weight-distributing hitch, make sure
not to go over the rear axle limit
before applying the weight distribution
spring bars.

TOWING EQUIPMENT

Hitches
It is important to have the correct
hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large
trucks going by, and rough roads are a
few reasons why the right hitch is
needed.
The rear bumper on the vehicle is
not intended for hitches. Do not
attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to it. Use only
a frame-mounted hitch that does
not attach to the bumper.
Will any holes be made in the
body of the vehicle when the
trailer hitch is installed? If there
are, then be sure to seal the holes
later when the hitch is removed.
If the holes are not sealed, dirt,
water, and deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from the exhaust
can get into the vehicle. See Engine
Exhaust 0 197.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
Hitch Cover
To remove the hitch cover,
if equipped:
1. Remove the two bolts on the
lower tabs by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Lift the lower edge of the cover
about 45 degrees.
3. Pull the cover downward to
disengage the upper attachments.
To reinstall the hitch cover:
1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree
angle to the vehicle and push the
upper tabs in the hitch cover into
the slots in the fascia.
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