Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
WARNING
The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is
not used or the vehicle is not driven properly.
For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well—or even
at all.
The driver and passengers could be seriously injured. The vehicle may also be
damaged; the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed.
Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the
vehicle.
The vehicle can tow a trailer when equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment.
For trailering capacity, see Trailer Towing. Trailering changes handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. With the added weight, the engine, transmission, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder and under greater loads. The trailer also adds wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. For safe trailering, correctly use the proper trailering equipment.
The following information has important trailering tips and rules for your safety and that of your passengers. Read this section carefully before pulling a trailer.
See also:
Cargo Cover (Wagon)
The cargo cover can be used to
cover items in the cargo area.
To install the cargo cover:
1. Hold the cartridge with the
pull-out shade toward the rear
of the vehicle.
2. Align the cartridg ...
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions
that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the ...
Exterior
The ATS' narrower headlights represent the closest interpretation yet of the
slit-like lamps on Cadillac's Ciel and Converj concepts shown in 2011 and 2009,
respectively. The protruding nose with ...