Towing Information Part 2
2007 Saturn AURA 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 4T45E four-speed automatic transaxle or 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 AURA vehicles. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty.
Before performing dinghy towing procedures, remove the IGN SENSOR fuse from the instrument panel fuse block. (Refer to Instrument Panel Fuse block label to locate this fuse.) Failure to remove this fuse may result in low battery voltage after towing. Reinstall the fuse once the vehicle has reached its destination.
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 SKY
This section of the bulletin summarizes the following towing information:
Trailer Weight Information
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
Disabled Towing Information
Trailer Weight Information
The 2007 Saturn SKY is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer.
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle - such as behind a motorhome. The Saturn SKY was not designed to be towed behind another vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground; therefore, dinghy towing is not recommended. If a Saturn SKY needs to be towed, the vehicle should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground.
2007 Saturn SKY Recreational Vehicle Towing Chart
The Towing Chart shown summarizes powertrain combination compatibility with different towing methods.
Disabled Towing Information
To avoid vehicle damage, only a platform or flatbed trailer (carrier) should be used to transport SKY vehicles. All four wheels MUST be off the ground. Refer to the appropriate model year General Motors Towing Manual for more information regarding disabled towing.
2005-2007 Saturn Relay
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 powertrain combinations, the trailer should never weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) (3,500 lbs [1,588 kg] if equipped with trailer towing provisions [RPO V92]). The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR), the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion, should never exceed 7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg) (8,500 lbs [3,856 kg] if equipped with trailer provisions [RPO V92]). 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 Relay Owner Manual for important trailering tips, vehicle maintenance, and safety rules before towing a trailer.
To help prevent transmission fluid overheating with a 3.9L engine, do not tow a 2,500 lb (1,135 kg) or heavier trailer on long or steep grades at temperatures over 109°F (43°C) or a 3,500 lb (1,589 kg) trailer on long or steep grades above 95°F (35°C).
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
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"). Not all Saturn Relay vehicles can be "dinghy" or "dolly" towed.
2005-2007 Saturn Relay Recreational Vehicle Towing Chart
Refer to the chart shown for information regarding powertrain combination compatibility with dolly and dinghy towing methods. Retailers should refer customers to the appropriate model year Saturn Relay Owner Manual for dolly and dinghy towing procedures.
To avoid vehicle damage, never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing Saturn Relay vehicles.
Towing an all-wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. DO NOT tow an all-wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground.
Disabled Towing Information
Saturn Relay vehicles equipped with front-wheel drive (FWD) can be towed with a carrier or wheel lift equipment. When wheel lift equipment is used to raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground, a towing dolly must be installed under the front wheels. To avoid vehicle damage, only a platform or flatbed trailer (carrier) should be used to transport Relay vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). Refer to the appropriate model year General Motors Towing Manual for more information regarding disabled towing.
2003-2007 Saturn ION
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 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 ION Owner Manual for important trailering tips, vehicle maintenance, and safety rules before towing a trailer.
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
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"). Not all Saturn ION vehicles can be "dinghy" or "dolly" towed.
2003-2007 Saturn ION Recreational Vehicle Towing Chart
Refer to the chart shown for information regarding powertrain combination compatibility with dolly and dinghy towing methods. Retailers should refer customers to the appropriate model year Saturn ION Owner Manual for dolly and dinghy towing procedures.
Only Saturn ION vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle or four-speed automatic transaxle may be dinghy towed (towed with all four wheels on the ground). Refer to the chart.
Saturn ION Red Line vehicles can be dinghy towed (all four wheels on the ground) or dolly towed (front wheels on a dolly). However, due to reduced ground clearance, be sure that towing equipment is clear of fascias/side cladding to avoid vehicle damage.
If the vehicle is equipped with a 4T45E four-speed automatic transaxle, 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 ION vehicles. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty.
Towing with all four wheels on the ground is limited to 62 miles (100 km) at maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). This is for disabled towing only.
Too much or too little fluid can cause damage to the automatic transaxle. Ensure that transaxle fluid is at the proper level before towing with all four wheels on the ground. Refer to "Checking the Fluid Level" in this bulletin.
Before performing dinghy towing procedures, remove the large Body Control Module (BCM) 2 (IP Battery 2) fuse 40 amp (# 41) from the engine compartment fuse block (refer to the Engine Compartment Fuse Block label for more information.) Failure to remove this fuse may result in low battery voltage after towing.
The Saturn ION can be transported with car carrier equipment only. Refer to the appropriate model year General Motors Towing Manual for more information regarding disabled towing.
Saturn vehicles are not designed for sling towing. To avoid vehicle damage, do not sling tow a Saturn vehicle.
Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle.