trailer CADILLAC XT6 2023 Owner's Guide

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16405819) -
2023 - CRC - 3/22/22
354 Driving and Operating
VehicleMaximum Trailer
Weight *GCWRMaximum Tongue
Weight
2.0L Engine 454 kg (1,000 lb) 2 722 kg (6,001 lb) 45.4 kg (100 lb)
3.6L Engine without Trailer
Package 454 kg (1,000 lb) 2 722 kg (6,001 lb) 45.4 kg (100 lb)
3.6L Engine with Trailer Package 1 814 kg (4,000 lb) 4 125 kg (9,094 lb) 181 kg (400 lb)
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely
loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The
GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.
Maximum Trailer Tongue
Weight Rating
The Maximum Trailer Tongue
Weight Rating is the allowable
trailer tongue weight that the
vehicle can support using a
conventional trailer hitch.
It may be necessary to reduce
the overall trailer weight to
stay within the maximum
trailer tongue weight rating
while still maintaining the
correct trailer load balance.
The trailer tongue weight
contributes to the Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW). GVW
includes the curb weight of your vehicle, any passengers,
cargo, equipment, and the
trailer tongue weight. Vehicle
options, passengers, cargo,
and equipment reduce the
maximum allowable tongue
weight the vehicle can carry,
which also reduces the
maximum allowable trailer
weight.
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.

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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.
The trailer load
balance percentage is
calculated as: weight (1)
divided by weight (2)
times 100.After loading the trailer,
separately weigh the trailer
and then the trailer tongue
and calculate the trailer load
balance percentage to see if
the weights and distribution
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 totalweight, 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.
Rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR-RR)
The GAWR-RR is the total
weight that can be supported
by the rear axle of the vehicle.
Do not exceed the GAWR-RR
for the vehicle, with the tow
vehicle and trailer fully loaded
for the trip including the
weight of the trailer tongue.
If using a weight-distributing
hitch, do not exceed the
GAWR-RR before applying the
weight distribution
spring bars.
For additional assistance with
trailering or additional
information, see your dealer.

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356 Driving and Operating
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.
Hitch Cover
To remove the hitch cover,
if equipped:1. Remove the two fasteners on the lower tabs.
2. Pull the lower edge of the cover to about a 45 degree
angle.
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. 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.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
Adjustment
A weight-distributing hitch
may be useful with some
trailers.
1. Front of Vehicle
2. Body to Ground Distance

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When using a
weight-distributing hitch,
measure the front fender
height above the front axle
distance (2) before and after
connecting the trailer. Adjust
the spring bars until the front
fender height distance (2) is
approximately halfway
between the first and second
measurements.
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
Tires0400 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
Loaded trailers over 450 kg
(1,000 lb) must be equipped
with brake systems and with
brakes for each axle. Trailer
braking equipment conforming
to Canadian Standards
Association (CSA) requirement
CAN3-D313, or its equivalent,
is recommended.
State or local regulations may
require trailers to have their
own braking system if the
loaded weight of the trailerexceeds 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.
{Warning
Never attempt to tamper
with the hydraulic brake
system for your trailer
brakes. Do not connect a
trailer's hydraulic brake
system directly to your
vehicle's hydraulic brake
system. If you do, both the
vehicle antilock brakes and
the trailer brakes may not
function, which could result
in a crash.
Trailer Wiring Harness
lf equipped, the trailer wiring
harness, with a 7-pin
connector is mounted on the
trailer hitch.

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1. Left Turn/Brake
2. Taillamps
3. Reverse Lamps
4. Battery feed
5. Right Turn/Brake
6. Electric Brakes
7. Ground
If the vehicle is not equipped
with a trailer connector on the
trailer hitch, a seven-wire
trailering harness is tied to the
vehicles frame. The harness
requires the installation of a
trailer connector, which is
available through your dealer.Use only a round, seven-wire
connector with flat blade
terminals meeting SAE J2863
specifications for proper
electrical connectivity.
The seven-wire harness
contains the following trailer
circuits:
Stop/Turn
Signal Left Yellow/Gray
Stop/Turn
Signal Right Green/Violet
Taillamps/
Parking
Lamps Gray/Brown
or Brown
Reverse
Lamps White/Green
or Gray
Battery Feed Red/Green or
Orange
Ground Black or
White
Electric
Trailer Brake Blue Electric Brake Control Wiring
Provisions
If equipped, four blunt-cut
wires are near the driver's
feet for an aftermarket
electric trailer brake controller
as part of the trailer wiring
package. The harness contains
the following circuits:
Electric
Trailer Brakes Blue
Battery Feed Red/Black or
Red/Blue
Brake Apply
Signal White/Blue
Ground Black or
White
Refer to the aftermarket
electric trailer brake controller
owner's manual to determine
wire color coding of the
electric trailer brake controller.
The wire colors on the brake
controller may be different
from the vehicle. It may be
necessary to have a technician
connect the 12-volt power to

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the engine compartment fuse
block. The electric trailer brake
controller should be installed
by your dealer or a qualified
service center.
Trailer Lamps
Always check that all trailer
lamps are working at the
beginning of each trip, and
periodically on longer trips.
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 Sway
Control (TSC)
Vehicles with StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) have a Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) feature. Trailer
sway is unintended
side-to-side motion of a trailer
while towing. If the vehicle is
towing a trailer and the TSC
detects that sway is
increasing, the vehicle brakes
are selectively applied to help
reduce excessive trailer sway.
If equipped with the
Integrated Trailer Brake
Control (ITBC) system, and the
trailer has an electric brake
system, StabiliTrak/ESC may
also apply the trailer brakes.
If TSC is enabled, the Traction
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak/ESC warning light
will flash on the instrument
cluster. Reduce vehicle speed
by gradually removing your
foot from the accelerator
pedal. If trailer sway continues,
StabiliTrak/ESC can reduce
engine torque to help slow the
vehicle. TSC will not function if
StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off.
See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0276.
{Warning
Trailer sway can result in a
crash and in serious injury or
death, even if the vehicle is
equipped with TSC.
If the trailer begins to sway,
reduce vehicle speed by
gradually removing your foot
from the accelerator. Then
pull over to check the trailer
and vehicle to help correct
possible causes, including an
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Warning (Continued)
improperly or overloaded
trailer, unrestrained cargo,
improper trailer hitch
configuration, or improperly
inflated or incorrect vehicle
or trailer tires. See Towing
Equipment0356 for trailer
ratings and hitch setup
recommendations.
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
blowouts. 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 blowouts.
Never load the trailer with
more weight than the tires are
designed to support. The load
rating is 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. See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light)
0134. 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.

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16405819) -
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394 Vehicle Care
Fuses UsageF3 DC DC Transformer 1
F4 –
F5 DC DC Transformer 2
F6 Amplifier 1 F7 Front Blower
F8 Starter 3
F9 –
F10 –
F11 –
F12 Front Wiper
F13 Starter 2
F14 –
F15 Rear Wiper 1
F16 –
F17 –
F18 Automatic Headlamp
Leveling Module
F19 – Fuses Usage
F20 –
F21 –
F22 Electronic Brake Control Module
F23 Parking/Trailer Lamps
F24 Right Trailer Stoplamp/
Turnlamp
F25 Steering Column Lock
F26 –
F27 Left Trailer Stoplamp/
Turnlamp
F28 –
F29 –
F30 Washer Pump F31 –
F32 Headlamp Left
F33 –
F34 Horn Fuses Usage
F35 –
F36 –
F37 Headlamp Right
F38 Not Used/Spare
F39 Transmission Control Module 1
F40 Left Rear Bus Electrical Center/
DC DC Ignition
F41 Instrument Cluster
F42 Heating, Ventilation, and
Air Conditioning/
Central Gateway
Module/Run/
Crank
F43 Head-up Display/ Reflective Light
Auxiliary

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Fuses UsageF44 Electronic Brake Control Module
Electric Brake
Booster/Run/
Crank
F45 –
F46 –
F47 –
F48 Rear Wiper 2
F49 Interior Rearview Mirror/Trailer/
Rear Heated
Seats/Run/Crank
F50 Fuel Tank Zone Module/Run/
Crank
F51 Heated Steering Wheel
F52 Folding Seats Switch
F53 Engine Coolant Pump
F54 – Fuses Usage
F55 Air Conditioning Clutch
F56 Not Used/Spare F57 Engine Control Module/Ignition
F58 Transmission Control Module/
Ignition
F59 Engine Control Module Battery
F60 –
F61 O2 Sensor 1/ Aeroshutter/
Mass Air Flow
Sensor
F62 Engine Control Module–Odd
F63 O2 Sensor 2
F64 Engine Control Module–Even
F65 Engine Control Module
Powertrain 1 Fuses Usage
F66 Engine Control Module
Powertrain 2
F67 Engine Control Module
Powertrain 3
F68 –
F69 –
F70 –
F71 –
F72 –
F73 –
F74 –
F75 –
F76 –
F77 –
Relays Usage K1 Starter 1
K2 Run/Crank
K3 Starter 3

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Fuses UsageF1 –
F2 Trailer Battery 1 Fuses Usage
F3 Driver Seat Belt Motor
F4 Rear Blower
F5 Rear Drive Control
F6 Passenger Seat Belt Motor
F7 Right Window
F8 Rear Defogger
F9 Left Window
F10 Folding Seats 1 F11 Trailer Reverse
F12 –
F13 –
F14 –
F15 –
F16 –
F17 –
F18 Trailer Module/ External Object
Calculation
Module 2 Ignition Fuses Usage
F19 Ventilated Seats/ Left Front
Heated Seats/
Run/Crank
F20 –
F21 Trailer Connector
F22 –
F23 Spare
F24 Passenger Window Switch
F25 Spare
F26 Trailer Brake F27 –
F28 Passive Entry/ Passive Start
F29 ADIM –Advanced
Driving
Integration
Module/
Advanced Driver
Assist Map
Module
F30 Canister Vent