Recreational and Disabled Towing Part 1
2007 Saturn OutlookThis 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 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 started at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop for a minimum of five minutes.
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. 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.
To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the IGN (Ignition) fuse from the underhood fuse block. See Underhood Fuse Block label to locate IGN fuse.
Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY.
Shift your transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
Release the parking brake.
Once you have reached your destination, do the following steps:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the ignition key to OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
Reinstall the IGN (Ignition) fuse.
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 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.
Recreational Vehicle Towing Information
Vehicles with a 6-speed automatic transmission that are "dinghy towed" must be started at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop for a minimum of five minutes.
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. The Towing Chart 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. The Towing Chart below summarizes powertrain combination compatibility with different towing methods.
2007 Saturn SKY Recreational Vehicle Towing Chart
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.