2007 SATURN VUE HYBRID towing

3. When the chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb
the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your
parking brake and shift into PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal
down while you:
start your engine,
shift into a gear, and
release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the
chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store
the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when
you’re pulling a trailer. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 392for more information. Things that
are especially important in trailer operation are
automatic transaxle uid (don’t overll), engine oil,
drive belt, cooling system and brake system.
Each of these is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you nd them quickly. If you’re
trailering, it’s a good idea to review this information
before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and
bolts are tight.
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Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat
during severe operating conditions. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 309.
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
If you get a at tire while towing a trailer, be
sure to secure the trailer and disconnect it from
the vehicle before changing the tire.
Trailer Wiring
Additional wire length has been provided for
connecting trailer wiring to your vehicle. A loop of
ve wires is located in the storage compartment on
the driver’s side of the cargo area. The wires are
fused in both the underhood and instrument fuse
block. SeeInstrument Panel Fuse Block on
page 381andUnderhood Fuse Block on page 382.The wires do not have a connector and should be
wired to the trailer by a qualied electrical
technician. The technician can use the following
information when connecting a trailer wiring
harness to your vehicle.
Yellow: Left Turn Signal
Brown: Parking Lamps
Light Blue: Stop Lamps
Black: Ground Wire
Dark Green: Right Turn Signal
When connecting a trailer harness, be sure you
leave it loose enough so the wiring does not bend
or break, but not so loose that it drags on the
ground. Store the harness in the storage
compartment on the driver’s side of the cargo area
when the harness is not in use. Wrap the harness
together and tie it neatly so it will not be damaged.
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(h)Severe service is when the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system.
This service can be complex; you should have
your retailer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 306 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid if
needed.(k)Or every 12 months, whichever occurs rst. If
you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the
lter may require replacement more often.
(l)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help ensure
the safety, dependability, and emission control
performance of your vehicle. Your Saturn retailer
can assist you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 401.
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For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Assistance Representatives:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN) and delivery date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
While we hope you never have the occasion to
use our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember we are only
a phone call away. Saturn Roadside Assistance:
1-800-553-6000; text telephone (TTY) users,
call1-800-833-6000. Canadian customers
call1-800-268-6800.Saturn and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement
to an owner or driver when, in their sole
discretion, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in
the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Saturn and General Motors of Canada
Limited reserve the right to make any changes
or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program
at any time without notication.Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains or other traction devices.
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If an Accident Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in an
accident.
Try to relax and then check to make sure you
are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure
that no one else in your vehicle, or the
other vehicle, is injured.
If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.
Do not leave the scene of an accident
until all matters have been taken care of.
Move your vehicle only if its position puts you
in danger or you are instructed to move it
by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested
information to police and other parties involved
in the accident. Do not discuss your personal
condition, mental frame of mind, or anything
unrelated to the accident. This will help guard
against post-accident legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call
GM Roadside Assistance. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 413for more
information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where
the towing service will be taking it. Get a
card from the tow truck operator or write down
the driver’s name, the service’s name, and
the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before
it is towed away. Make sure this includes your
insurance information and registration if you
keep these items in your vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need
from the other driver. Things like name,
address, phone number, driver’s license
number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,
model and model year, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), insurance company and policy
number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from
the scene of the accident. They will walk you
through the information they will need. If they
ask for a police report, phone or go to the police
department headquarters the next day and you
can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee.
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Power (cont.)
Reduced Engine Light.............................. 178
Seat.......................................................... 10
Windows.................................................. 108
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 43
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 104
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 25
R
Radios........................................................ 184
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 229
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 229
Radio with CD................................188, 195
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 205
Setting the Time...................................... 186
Understanding Reception......................... 228
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 105
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 40
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 214
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 37Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 148
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 127
Reclining Seatbacks, Manual......................... 12
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 401
Recovery Hook............................................ 262
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 270
Reduced Engine Power Light...................... 178
Regenerative Braking.................................. 121
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System............ 99
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................. 100
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 337
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 422
Saturn...................................................... 423
United States Government....................... 422
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 94
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 95
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 36
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 413
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Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 353
Wheel Replacement................................. 353
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 349
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 270
Towing a Trailer....................................... 274
Your Vehicle............................................. 270
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 240
Control System Warning Light.................. 171
Low Light................................................. 171
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 305
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 118
Trip Odometer............................................. 163
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 145
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 145
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 228
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 352
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 237
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Design..................................................... 232
Loading.................................................... 264
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders........................................ 417
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 379
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 379
Visors.......................................................... 108
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 161
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 144
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 353
Different Size........................................... 351
Replacement............................................ 353
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