2009 Saturn VUE Owner's Manual - Page 241

Driving Your Vehicle Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in this section for more information. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. 4-37 The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Look in the following chart to find the maximum trailer weight for the vehicle. Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. *GCWR 2WD - 2.4L L4 Engine 3.91 1,500 lbs (680 kg) 5,375 lbs (2 438 kg) 2WD - 3.6L V6 Engine** 2.77 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg) AWD - 3.5L V6 Engine 2.77 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 8,000 lbs (3 629 kg) AWD - 3.6L V6 Engine** 2.77 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 8,000 lbs (3 629 kg) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded. **The VUE Red Line should not be used to tow a trailer. Ask your dealer/retailer for trailering information or advice.