Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-16412942) - 2023 -
CRC - 5/25/22
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Driving and Operating
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State laws may require the use of
extended side view mirrors. If your
visibility is limited or restricted while
towing, install extended side view mirrors,
even if not required.
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Do not tow a trailer during the first
800 km (500 mi) of vehicle use to
prevent damage to the engine, axle,
or other parts.
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GM recommends performing an oil
change to the vehicle before heavy
towing.
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Do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle during
the first 800 km (500 mi) of trailer
towing.
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Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). If the
transmission downshifts too often, a
lower gear may be selected using Manual
Mode. See
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If equipped, the following driver assistance
features should be turned off when towing
a trailer:
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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Super Cruise Control
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Park Assist
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Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
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Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
If equipped, the following driver assistance
features should be turned to alert or off
when towing a trailer:
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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
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Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
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Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
If equipped with Lane Change Alert (LCA),
the LCA detection zones that extend back
from the side of the vehicle do not move
further back when a trailer is towed. Use
caution while changing lanes when towing a
trailer.
If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA), exercise caution while reversing
when towing a trailer, as the RCTA detection
zones that extend out from the back of the
vehicle do not move further back when a
trailer is towed.
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Warning
To prevent serious injury or death from
carbon monoxide (CO) when towing a
trailer:
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Do not drive with the tailgate, boot/
hatch, or rear-most window open.
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Warning (Continued)
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Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel.
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Adjust the climate control system to a
setting that only allows in outside air.
See
“
Climate Control Systems
”
in the
Index.
For more information about carbon
monoxide, see
Towing a trailer requires experience. The
combination of the vehicle and trailer is
longer and not as responsive as the vehicle
itself. Become familiar to the handling and
braking by driving on a level road surface
before driving on public roads.
The trailer structure, the tyres, and the
brakes must all be rated to carry the
intended load. Inadequate trailer equipment
can cause the combination to operate in an
unexpected or unsafe manner. Before
driving, inspect all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical
connectors, lamps, tyres, and mirrors. See
. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start the combination
moving and then manually apply the trailer
brake controller to check that the trailer