1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 219

Trailer Hitching Procedure UsingWeight A Distributing (Equalizing) Hitch (Recommendedfor loaded trailers weighing 3,000 lbs. to 7,000lbs.) Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Level Control (ELC) feature. When hooking up a trailer using a weight distributing hitch, always use the following procedure: 0 Place the vehicle on a level surface without the trailer hitched. With the ignition off,and all doors closed, allowthe vehicle to level automatically. 0 Disable the Electronic Level Control (ELC) by pulling MAXI@ fuse #9 (30 AMP) from the underhood electrical center located on the passenger side wheel housing in engine compartment. Remove the the cover to gain access. Attach the trailer to the vehicle. The trailer tongue should weight 12% of the total loaded trailer weight. Level the vehicle withthe load leveling spring bars (equalizers). Leave the fuse out while towing your trailer. 0 0 0 NOTICE: Adjusting an equalizing hitch with the Electronic Level Control (ELC) system engaged will defeat the function of the load equalizing hitch and may cause unsatisfactory handling. Once you havecompleted towing yourtrailer, be sure toreinstall the Electronic Level Control (ELC) fuse. In Addition 0 Use two friction sway controls if your trailer is over 5,000 lbs. .(2270 kg) loaded weight, and/or is.over 24'. long.. Use at least one friction sway control if your trailer is over 2,000 lbs. (908 kg)loaded weight, and consider using one for trailers under 2,000 lbs. (908 kg). 206