Towing a Trailer (cont'd)
Hitches
Use only a hitch recommended by your Honda dealer. The hitch should
be bolted securely to the car and installed by a qualified technician. Do
not use a hitch designed for temporary installation and never use one that
attaches only to the bumper.
Trailer Brakes and Safety Chains
Honda recommends that trailers equipped with brakes should conform
to any applicable federal and state regulations. When using a trailer
equipped with electric brakes, a trailer brake controller that connects to
the car's electrical system is recommended. Installing a brake controller
that connects to the car's brake hydraulic system could result in brake
fluid contamination or leaks. A safety chain must always be used
between the car and the trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain so that
it does not bind in sharp turns. The chain should cross under the trailer
tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground.
Tires
Make sure your car's tires are properly inflated. Adjust tire pressure to the
recommended tire pressure indicated on the label attached to the driver's
doorjamb. The trailer tires should be of the proper size, load rating and
inflated to the pressure recommended by the trailer manufacturer.
Trailer Lights
Trailer lights must comply with federal, state/provinces and local
regulations.
See your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the correct
type of lighting and wiring for your trailer. Check for correct operation of
the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up.
A trailer lighting connector is provided in the spare tire compartment, in
the notched area, left of the spare tire. The wiring color codes are
described on the next page.