Cadillac XT6 Owner's Manual page 273

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-14574703) - 2021 -
CRC - 7/15/20
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 dealer for
important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle.
Trailer Weight
Warning
Never exceed the towing capacity
for your vehicle.
Safe trailering requires monitoring the
weight, speed, altitude, road grades,
outside temperature, dimensions of
the front of the trailer, and how
frequently the vehicle is used to tow a
trailer.
Trailer Weight Ratings
When towing a trailer, the combined
weight of the vehicle, vehicle contents,
trailer, and trailer contents must be
below all of the maximum weight
ratings for the vehicle including:
GCWR: Gross Combined Weight
Rating
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight
See Weight-Distributing Hitch
Adjustment under Towing Equipment
0 276 to determine if equalizer bars
are required to obtain the maximum
trailer weight rating.
See Trailer Brakes under Towing
Equipment 0 276 to determine if
brakes are required based on your
trailer's weight.
The only way to be sure the weight is
not exceeding any of these ratings is
to weigh the tow vehicle and trailer
combination, fully loaded for the trip,
getting individual weights for each of
these items.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
Warning
You and others could be seriously
injured or killed if the trailer is too
heavy or the trailer brakes are
inadequate for the load. The vehicle
may be damaged, and the repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Only tow a trailer if all the steps in
this section have been followed. Ask
your dealer for advice and
information about towing a trailer.
Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR)
GCWR is the total allowable weight of
the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any fuel, passengers,
cargo, equipment, and accessories. Do
not exceed the GCWR for your vehicle.
To check that the weight of the
vehicle and trailer are within the
GCWR for the vehicle:
1. Start with the curb weight from the
Trailering Information Label.
2. Add the weight of the trailer loaded
with cargo and ready for the trip.
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