Towing Equipment - Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual

weigh no less than 4% and no more
than 10-15% of the total loaded trailer
weight (2).
After loading the trailer, weigh the
trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they are not, adjustments
might be made by moving some items
around in the trailer.
Trailering may be limited by the
vehicle's ability to carry tongue
weight. Tongue weight cannot cause
the vehicle to exceed the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the
RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating). The effect of additional
weight may reduce the trailering
capacity more than the total of the
additional weight.
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
Tyres
Be sure the vehicle's tyres are inflated
to the upper limit for cold tyres. These
numbers can be found on the
Certification label or see Vehicle Load
Limits 0 177. 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.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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 0 186.
Hitch Cover
To remove the hitch cover,
if equipped:
1. Turn the fasteners on the lower
tabs 90 degrees anticlockwise.
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