
Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-14590488) - 2021 -
CRC - 7/15/20
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
trailer tongue weight for each trailer.
Never exceed the maximum loads for
your vehicle, hitch and trailer.
After loading the trailer, separately
weigh the trailer and then the trailer
tongue and calculate the trailer load
balance percentage to see if the
weights and distribution 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 of 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 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 227 kg (500 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.
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 is removed. If not
sealed, dirt, water, and carbon
monoxide (CO) from the exhaust may
enter your vehicle. See
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.
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.
2. Push the bottom of the cover
forward until the lower tabs line up
with the lower slots.