Honda 1999 CRV, Reference Owner'S Manual

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Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome
Your CR-V can be towed behind a
motorhome at legal highway speeds.
The vehicle must be "flat towed"
with all four wheels on the ground.
When purchasing a tow bar or tow
dolly, make sure you select a
reputable manufacturer and installer.
Follow the manufacturer's
attachment instructions carefully.
After attaching the tow bar to your
motorhome, do the following to
prepare your CR-V for "flat towing":
5-speed Manual Transmission
Make sure the transmission is full
of fluid (see page
208 ).
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.
Leave the key in the ignition
switch and the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) so the steering
wheel does not lock. Make sure
the radio and any items plugged
into the accessory power sockets
are turned off so you do not run
down the battery.
Automatic Transmission
Make sure the transmission is full
of fluid (see page
207 ).
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Shift to
D, then to N.
Turn off the engine. Leave the key
in the ignition switch.
Leave the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) so the steering
wheel does not lock. Make sure
the radio and any items plugged
into the accessory power sockets
are turned off so you do not run
down the battery.
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shift the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported on a flat-bed or trailer.
Driving
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
freely before you begin towing.
NOTICE
NOTICE