Towing Information Part 1
2008 Saturn VUEThis section of the bulletin summarizes the following towing information:
Trailer Weight Information Recreational Vehicle Towing Information Disabled Towing Information Trailer Weight Information
The chart shows how much the trailer can weigh, based on the vehicle powertrain combination. Retailers should refer customers to the appropriate model year Saturn VUE Owner Manual for important trailering tips, vehicle maintenance, and safety rules before towing a trailer.
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
Vehicles with a 6-speed automatic transmission that are "dinghy towed" must be run at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop for a minimum of five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components.
Refer to the appropriate model year Saturn VUE Owner Manual for towing preparation guidelines and dolly and dinghy towing procedures.
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle - such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as "dinghy towing" (towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a "dolly"). With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. Refer to the appropriate model year Saturn VUE Owner Manual for towing preparation guidelines and dolly and dinghy towing procedures.
2008 Saturn VUE Recreational Vehicle Towing Chart
The Towing Chart shown summarizes powertrain combination compatibility with dolly and dinghy towing methods.
All 2008 Saturn VUE vehicles except the Red Line models can be dinghy towed from the front with all four wheels on the ground.
If the vehicle is equipped with a 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission, it can be dinghy towed from the front for unlimited miles at 65 mph (105 km/h). To avoid vehicle damage, never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing Saturn VUE vehicles. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty.
Disabled Towing Information
To avoid vehicle damage, a platform or flatbed trailer (carrier) should be used to transport this vehicle. Refer to the appropriate model year General Motors Towing Manual for more information regarding disabled towing.
2007 Saturn OUTLOOK
This section of the bulletin summarizes the following towing information:
Trailer Weight Information
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
Disabled Towing Information
The chart shows how much the trailer can weigh, based on the vehicle powertrain combination. Retailers should refer customers to the appropriate model year Saturn OUTLOOK Owner Manual for important trailering tips, vehicle maintenance, and safety rules before towing a trailer.
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
Vehicles with a 6-speed automatic transmission that are "dinghy towed" must be run at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop for a minimum of five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components.
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle - such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as "dinghy towing" (towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a "dolly"). With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. Refer to the appropriate model year Saturn OUTLOOK Owner Manual for towing preparation guidelines and dolly and dinghy towing procedures.
2007 Saturn OUTLOOK Recreational Vehicle Towing Chart
The Towing Chart shown summarizes powertrain combination compatibility with dolly and dinghy towing methods.
If the vehicle is equipped with a 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission, it can be dinghy towed from the front for unlimited miles at 65 mph (105 km/h). To avoid vehicle damage, never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing Saturn OUTLOOK vehicles. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty.
Dinghy Towing Procedure
If you tow your vehicle without performing each of the steps listed under "Dinghy Towing", you could damage the automatic transmission. Be sure to follow all steps of the dinghy towing procedure prior to and after towing your vehicle.
Don't tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire. Towing with two different tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to the transmission.
Saturn OUTLOOK vehicles may only be dinghy towed from the front, with all four wheels on the ground
Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it.
Turn the ignition to OFF.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY.
Shift your transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in SI or Battery in the Owners Manual.
Release the parking brake.
Once you have reached your destination, do the following steps:
Set the parking brake.
Reconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in SI or Battery in the Owners Manual.
Turn the ignition key to OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
Disabled Towing Information
To avoid vehicle damage, a platform or flatbed trailer (carrier) should be used to transport this vehicle. Refer to the appropriate model year General Motors Towing Manual for more information regarding disabled
towing.
2007 Saturn AURA
This section of the bulletin summarizes the following towing information:
Trailer Weight Information
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
Disabled Towing Information
Trailer Weight Information
For all V-6 powertrain combinations, the trailer should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg). Other important considerations include speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how often the vehicle is used to pull a trailer. Special equipment present on the vehicle may also affect trailer towing capacity. Retailers should refer customers to the appropriate model year Saturn AURA Owner Manual for important trailering tips, vehicle maintenance, and safety rules before towing a trailer.
Saturn AURA Green Line models are neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Do not tow a trailer if the vehicle is equipped with the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine (LAT).
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
Vehicles with a 6-speed automatic transmission that are "dinghy towed" must be run at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop for a minimum of five minutes. This will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components.
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle - such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as "dinghy towing" (towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a "dolly"). With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. Refer to the appropriate model year Saturn AURA Owner Manual for towing preparation guidelines and dolly and dinghy towing procedures.