Towing The Vehicle; Recreational Vehicle Towing - Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual

312 VEHICLE CARE
Caution (Continued)
damage the vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always connect and
remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or
other metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and
removing the jumper cables, allow it to
idle for several minutes.

TOWING THE VEHICLE

Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle
may cause damage. The damage
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Do not lash or hook to suspension
components. Use the proper straps
around the tires to secure the
vehicle.
Use only a flatbed tow truck for
towing a disabled vehicle. Never use a
sling type lift or damage will occur.
Use ramps to help reduce approach
angles if necessary. A towed vehicle
should have its drive wheels off the
ground.
If the vehicle is equipped with a tow
eye, only use the tow eye to pull the
vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from
a flat road surface. Do not use the tow
eye to pull the vehicle from snow,
mud, or sand.
Consult a professional towing service
if the disabled vehicle must be towed.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
TOWING
Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle, such as behind a motor home.
The two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are known
as dinghy towing and dolly towing.
Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground.
Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with
two wheels on the ground and two
wheels up on a device known as a
dolly.
Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
The towing capacity of the towing
vehicle. Be sure to read the tow
vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
How far the vehicle will be towed.
Some vehicles have restrictions on
how far and how long they
can tow.