Under the Hood
Cadillac's 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 comes in a choice of two configurations in the DTS. The L37 edition produces an estimated 291 horsepower at 5,600 rpm, while the LD8 is rated at 275 hp at 5,200 rpm. The L37 is designed to rev higher, while the LD8 emphasizes quick launches and has greater peak torque. Both engines work with a four-speed-automatic transmission.
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Maintenance When Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service more
often when pulling a trailer. See this
manual's Maintenance Schedule or
Index for more information. Things
that are especially important in
trailer operation a ...
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp system turns on the headlamps
at the normal brightness, along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and
the instrument panel lights. ...
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The turn signal indicators on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling
a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers the
vehicle is turning, ...