2006 Saturn VUE Owner's Manual - Page 252
2006 Saturn VUE Manual
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4. If your vehicle has the manual transaxle, shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL and let the engine run for three minutes, then turn it off. If your vehicle has the five-speed automatic transaxle, shift your transaxle from AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) to NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine run for three minutes. Then turn it off. Due to transaxle fluid drain back, the transaxle lubrication procedure in Step 4 is required every seven hours after the initial procedure has been completed, regardless of the vehicle being towed or parked. Once the procedure is performed, the transaxle is adequately lubricated and can be recreational vehicle towed for seven hours prior to repeating the lubrication procedure. As an example, if you initially perform the lubrication procedure and tow your vehicle for three hours, then park for four hours, the lubrication procedure will need to be performed again, prior to dinghy towing the vehicle. Notice: Towing your vehicle after shifting the automatic transaxle (four-speed or five-speed) from anything other than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) to NEUTRAL (N) can cause internal damage to the automatic transaxle. Always shift the automatic transaxle (four-speed or five-speed) from AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) to NEUTRAL (N) as the last shift before towing. 4-50 5. Locate and remove the large IGN fuse from the underhood fuse block. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-96. Notice: If you tow your vehicle without performing each of the steps listed under "Dinghy Towing," you could damage the automatic transaxle. Be sure to follow all steps of the dinghy towing procedure prior to and after towing your vehicle. Notice: If your vehicle has a four-speed automatic transaxle, it can be dinghy towed from the front for unlimited miles at 65 mph (105 km/h). If you exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing your vehicle, it could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing your vehicle. Notice: If your vehicle has a five-speed automatic transaxle and it is towed for more than seven hours without performing lubrication process or at speeds greater than 65 mph (105 km/h), you could damage the automatic transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle for extended periods of time or at speeds greater than 65 mph (105 km/h). After seven hours, repeat Step 4 above for the five-speed automatic transaxle.