GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-
15170043) - 2022 - CRC - 5/25/21
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Driving and Operating
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 181 kg (400 lb), whichever is less.
Ask your dealer for trailering information or
assistance.
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.
Proper hitch equipment for your vehicle
helps maintain combination control. 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
“
Trailer Tongue Weight
”
under
or weight limits with
various hitch types.
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. See
Hitch Cover
1. Upper Attachments
2. Fasteners
To remove hitch cover, if equipped:
1. Remove the two fasteners on the lower
tabs (2).
2. Pull the lower edge of the cover to
about a 45 degree angle.
3. Pull the cover downward to disengage
the upper attachments (1).
To reinstall hitch cover:
1. Hold cover at a 45 degree angle to the
vehicle and push the upper tabs into the
slots in the bumper.