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For 1990-2009 cars only

Towing Your Saturn Behind a Recreational Vehicle

If you are towing your Saturn forward with all four wheels on the ground, turn the ignition to the "ACC" (Accessory) position, and turn off all of the accessories and fog lamp switches.

The transaxle should be in "N" (Neutral) and the parking brake released. Before towing your vehicle, make sure the transaxle fluid is at the correct level.

Automatic Transaxles

Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission. Be sure that the transmission fluid is at the proper level before towing with all four wheels on the ground.

To prevent damage to the automatic transaxle when towing a Saturn vehicle on all four wheels, make sure the transaxle fluid is at the correct towing level.

The fluid, when checked at normal operating temperatures of 190°F - 200°F (88°C - 93°C), should be in the crosshatched area on the dipstick. The fluid level should be no higher than the "FULL" marking and no lower than the "ADD" line.

Manual Transaxles

Notice: Do not 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.

Make sure the transaxle fluid never exceeds the top of the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.

For more information on automatic or manual transaxle fluids and checks, see the appropriate heading in the Service and Appearance Care section. Towing speeds should not exceed the legally posted speed limit or 65 mph (105 km/h) maximum. In the event that you need to use the spare tire in place of one of the front tires, rotate a rear tire to the front and install the compact spare tire in the rear of the vehicle.

Saturn does not recommend or advise against any specific design or manufacturer of towing equipment.