Acura 2008 MDX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 374)

When towing a trailer, we
recommend that you carry a full-size
spare wheel and tire for your vehicle
and trailer. See page for proper
tire size, page for how to store a
full size wheel and tire, and page
for information on changing a
flat tire.
Remember to unhitch the trailer
before changing a flat. Ask your
trailer sales or rental agency where
and how to store the trailer’s spare
tire.
Many states and provinces require
special exterior mirrors when towing
a trailer. Even if they don’t, you
should install special mirrors if you
cannot clearly see behind you, or if
the trailer creates a blind spot.
This device is recommended if your
trailer tends to sway. Your trailer
maker can tell you what kind of sway
control you need and how to install it.
Always use safety chains when you
tow a trailer. Make sure the chains
are secured to the trailer and hitch,
and that they cross under the tongue
and can catch the trailer if it
becomes unhitched. Leave enough
slack to allow the trailer to turn
corners easily, but do not let the
chains drag on the ground.
Use this illustration to identify each
terminal in the trailer brake
controller connector.
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429
425
Towing a Trailer
Spare Tires
Trailer Mirrors
Sway Control
Safety Chains
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GROUND
(BLACK)
BRAKE
(20A)
(BLUE) ELECTRIC BRAKE
(YELLOW)
STOP
(LIGHT GREEN)
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