trailer CADILLAC CT6 2019 Owner's Guide

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12533370) -
2019 - crc - 1/23/19
284 DRIVING AND OPERATING
3. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the regular brakes
until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift
into P (Park).
5. Release the brake pedal.
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. .Start the engine.
. Shift into a gear.
. Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance when Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service more often
when used to tow trailers. See
Maintenance Schedule 0383. It is
especially important to check the
automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling
system, and brake system before and
during each trip.
Check periodically that all nuts and
bolts on the trailer hitch are tight.
Engine Cooling when Trailer
Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See
Engine Overheating
0 312.
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.
{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.

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Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)
For information about the vehicle's
maximum load capacity, seeVehicle
Load Limits 0197. When calculating
the GVWR with a trailer attached, the
trailer tongue weight must be
included as part of the weight the
vehicle is carrying.
Maximum Trailer Weight
The trailer should never weigh more
than 454 kg (1,000 lb). The maximum
allowable weight of the trailer may be
lower based on the weight of the
passengers and cargo in your trailer.
Trailer Load Balance
The correct trailer load balance must
be maintained to ensure trailer
stability. Incorrect load balance is a
leading cause of trailer sway.
The trailer tongue weight (1) should
be 10–15% of the loaded trailer
weight (2). Some specific trailer types,
such as boat trailers, fall outside of
this range. Always refer to the trailer
owner’s manual for the recommended
trailer tongue weight for each trailer.
Never exceed the maximum loads for
your vehicle, hitch, and trailer.
After loading the trailer, separately
weigh the trailer and then the trailer
tongue to see if the weights are
appropriate for your vehicle. If the
trailer weight is too high, it may be
possible to transfer some of the cargo
into your vehicle. If the trailer tongue weight is too high or too low, it may
be possible to rearrange some of the
cargo inside of the trailer.
Do not exceed the maximum
allowable tongue weight for your
vehicle. Use the shortest hitch
extension available to position the
hitch ball closer to your vehicle. This
will help reduce the effect of the
trailer tongue weight on the trailer
hitch and the rear axle.
If a cargo carrier is used in the trailer
hitch receiver, choose a carrier that
positions the load as close to the
vehicle as possible. Make sure the
total weight, including the carrier, is
no more than half of the maximum
allowable tongue weight for the
vehicle or 227 kg (500 lb), whichever
is less.
Ask your dealer for trailering
information or assistance.

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Towing Equipment
Hitches
Always use the correct hitch
equipment for your vehicle.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and
rough roads can affect the trailer and
the hitch.
Never attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches. Only use
frame-mounted hitches that do not
attach to the bumper.
Always seal any holes in your vehicle
if the trailer hitch removed. If not
sealed, dirt, water, and carbon
monoxide (CO) from the exhaust may
enter your vehicle. SeeEngine Exhaust
0 209.
Tires
.
Do not tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire on the vehicle.
. Tires must be properly inflated to
support loads while towing a
trailer. See Tires0339 for
instructions on proper tire
inflation.
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer, and attach the
chains to the holes on the trailer hitch
platform. Instructions about safety
chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer
manufacturer.
Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer to help prevent
the tongue from contacting the road if
it becomes separated from the hitch.
Always leave just enough slack so the
combination can turn. Never allow
safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
State or local regulations may require
trailers to have their own braking
system if the loaded weight of the
trailer exceeds certain minimums that
can vary from state to state. Read and
follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes so they are installed, adjusted,
and maintained properly. Never
attempt to tap into your vehicle's
hydraulic brake system. If you do, both the vehicle anti-lock brakes and
the trailer brakes may not function,
which could result in a crash.
Turn Signals When Towing a
Trailer
When properly connected, the trailer
turn signals will illuminate to indicate
the vehicle is turning, changing lanes,
or stopping. When towing a trailer,
the arrows on the instrument cluster
will illuminate even if the trailer is not
properly connected or the bulbs are
burned out.
Trailer Tires
Special Trailer (ST) tires differ from
vehicle tires. Trailer tires are designed
with stiff sidewalls to help prevent
sway and to support heavy loads.
These features can make it difficult to
determine if the trailer tire pressures
are low only based on a visual
inspection.
Always check all trailer tire pressures
before each trip when the tires are
cool. Low trailer tire pressure is a
leading cause of trailer tire blow-outs.

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Trailer tires deteriorate over time. The
trailer tire sidewall will show the week
and year the tire was manufactured.
Many trailer tire manufacturers
recommend replacing tires more than
six years old.
Overloading is another leading cause
of trailer tire blow-outs. Never load
your trailer with more weight than the
tires are designed to support. The load
rating is located on the trailer tire
sidewall.
Always know the maximum speed
rating for the trailer tires before
driving. This may be significantly
lower than the vehicle tire speed
rating. The speed rating may be on
the trailer tire sidewall. If the speed
rating is not shown, the default trailer
tire speed rating is 105 km/h
(65 mph).Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. SeeMalfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0139.
A device connected to the DLC —
such as an aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle systems.
This could affect vehicle operation
and cause a crash. Such devices
may also access information stored
in the vehicle’s systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing
the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 094 and
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 094.

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12533370) -
2019 - crc - 1/23/19
382 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, and
reduces vehicle emissions.
Because of the way people use
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more frequent
checks and services. The Additional
Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0197.
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (2.0L L4 Turbo
Engine) 0277 or
Recommended Fuel (3.0L Twin
Turbo V6 and 4.2L Twin Turbo
V8 Engines) 0277 or
Recommended Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine)
0 277. Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services -
Severe are for vehicles that are:
.
Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
. Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
. Frequently towing a trailer.
. Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Severe chart.{Warning
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause serious
injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information,
proper tools, and equipment are
available. If they are not, see your
dealer to have a trained technician
do the work. See Doing Your Own
Service Work 0290.

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12533370) -
2019 - crc - 1/23/19
INDEX 435
Storage Areas (cont'd)Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Sunshade Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Super Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Brake Pad Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 262
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 413
Night Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 403
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 66
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346, 347
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 349
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 348
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 357
Wheel Alignment and TireBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Tires (cont'd)
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Track Events and Competitive
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 146
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407