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Saturn Touts VUE's
Trailer Sway Control: No more fishtailing your jetski into mailboxes!
Date: Jun 28, 2007
Source:
CheersAndGears.com
Author: Flybrian
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New Saturn Vue
helps keep boat trailers, campers under control
Enhanced StabiliTrak with Trailer Sway Control highlights long
list of safety equipment
Detroit - Hauling summer toys such as personal water craft, campers and
all-terrain vehicles is now safer and easier with the Trailer Sway
Control program on the new 2008 Saturn Vue.
The innovative feature is integrated into the vehicle's standard
StabiliTrak system. When the system detects that the trailer is
swaying, it applies the vehicle's brakes, independent of the driver
applying the brake pedal, to help stabilize the vehicle. The
StabiliTrak indicator light will flash on the gage cluster to signal the
driver to reduce vehicle speed. If trailer sway continues,
StabiliTrak will reduce engine torque to slow the vehicle.
Common causes of trailer sway include improper trailer weight balance,
excessive vehicle speed, uneven road surfaces and strong side winds.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the Vue's comprehensive array of
standard safety equipment that also includes six air bags, active front
head restraints, collapsible foot pedals, antilock brakes and OnStar.
Vue XE AWD (3.5 V6), Vue XR FWD (3.6 V6) and Vue XR AWD (3.6 V6) can tow
up to 3,500 lbs. Vue XE FWD (2.4 L4) and Vue Green Line hybrid (2.4 L4)
both have 1,500 lb. towing capacities.
While the Vue's Trailer Sway Control system improves vehicle safety,
drivers still need to operate in a safe manner. Before trailering,
drivers should consult their owners' manual for complete information on
towing safety and the capability of their vehicle.
