Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-11374014) -
2018 - crc - 9/14/17
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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1. Distance from the center of
the hitch ball to the center
point of the rear axle
149.5 cm (58.9 in)
2. Distance from the center of
the hitch ball to the rear
hitch fastening location
40.7 cm (16.0 in)
3. Minimum distance from the
rear hitch fastening location
to the forward hitch fastening
location 16.1 cm (6.3 in)
4. Distance from the left side to
the right side of the hitch
fastening locations
16.1 cm (6.3 in)
The maximum allowable rear
overhang for the trailer coupling point
is 25 cm (9.8 in) from the center of
the hitch ball, or 31.5 cm (12.4 in)
from the rear bumper when measured
at the height of the hitch ball.
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer. 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. Leave
enough slack so the rig can turn.
Never allow safety chains to drag on
the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does the trailer have its own brakes?
National and local regulations may
require the trailer to have its own
braking system if loaded above a
certain threshold. Trailer brake
requirements vary by region. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions for
the trailer brakes so they are installed,
adjusted and maintained properly.
A loaded trailer that weighs more than
450 kg (1,000 lb) must be equipped
with its own brake system, with
brakes working on all axles.