Cadillac XT4 2023 Owner's Manual page 251

250 Driving and Operating
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 into
the slots in the bumper.
2. Push the bottom of the cover forward
until the lower tabs line up with the
lower slots.
3. Snap the hitch cover into place by
pushing the upper corners forward.
4. Reinstall the two fasteners on the
lower tabs.
Trailer Hitch
Never unlock the hitch ball neck while
towing or with an accessory attached. If the
warning buzzer does not stop, do not use
the hitch and have it checked and serviced
to ensure it is safe to use.
Always use the correct hitch equipment for
your vehicle. Crosswinds, large trucks going
by, and rough roads can affect the trailer
and the hitch.
Proper hitch equipment for your vehicle
helps maintain control of the vehicle-trailer
combination. Many trailers can be towed
using a weight-carrying hitch which has a
coupler latched to the hitch ball, or a tow
eye latched to a pintle hook. Other trailers
may require a weight-distributing hitch that
uses spring bars to distribute the trailer
tongue weight between your vehicle and
trailer axles. See Maximum Trailer Tongue
Weight under Trailer Towing 0 246 for
weight limits with various hitch types.
Consider using mechanical sway controls
with any trailer. Ask a trailering professional
about sway controls or refer to the trailer
manufacturer's recommendations and
instructions.
Never attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches. Only use
frame-mounted hitches that do not attach to
the bumper.
To use the factory installed hitch:
1. Remove the hitch cover. See Hitch
Cover above.
2. Pull the handle to unlock the ball neck
from the stowed position. The ball neck
will partially pivot down.