1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 216

Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, the weightof the trailer tongue and the totalweight on your vehicle'stires. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affectsthe total capacity weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle,any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding inthe vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index for more information about your vehicle'smaximum load capacity. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can atrailer safely be? It should never weigh more than1,000 lbs. (450 kg) total, including theload. But even that can be too heavy. It depends onhow you plan touse your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature andhow much yourvehicle is used to pull a trailer are allimportant. And, it can alsodepend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac MotorCar Division 30009 Van Dyke P.O. Box 9025 Warren, MI 48090-902s In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 A 4-33