VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Refer to the chart 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). Consult a Saturn retailer or professional towing service
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.
