Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-15440913) - 2022 -
CRC - 5/13/21
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
The trailer tongue weight (1) should
be 4% 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 to see if the weights 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 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
total weight, including the carrier, is
no more than half of the maximum
allowable tongue weight for the
vehicle.
Ask your retailer for trailer towing
information or assistance.
Towing Equipment
Hitches
If equipped with trailer towing, the
vehicle has a factory installed swivel
style trailer hitch with an integrated
ball neck.
Hitch Cover
To remove 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.