2004 Cadillac SRX 3.6L 4.6L Owners Manual

Driving with a Trailer
Passing
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount  of experience.
Before setting out for the  open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint  yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind  that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good  deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is  by itself.
You’ll need more passing distance  up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And,  because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go  much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can  return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the  steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer  to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move  the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly  and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Before you start, check all  trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector,  lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If  the trailer has electric
brakes, start your  vehicle and trailer moving  and then
apply the trailer brake controller  by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This  lets you check your
electrical connection at the same  time.
Making Turns
Notice:   Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer  to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be  damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while  trailering.
During your trip, check occasionally  to be sure that the
load is secure, and that  the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
Following Distance
When you’re turning with a  trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so  your trailer won’t strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs,  trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers.  Signal well in
advance.
Stay at least twice as  far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid  situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
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