Towing a trailer – HONDA 2004 Pilot - Owner's Manual User Manual
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To safely tow a trailer, you should
observe the load limits, use the
proper equipment, and follow the
guidelines in this section.
Be sure to read the
on page
if you plan to tow off paved
surfaces.
The total trailer weight and tongue
load vary depending on the number
of occupants in your vehicle and the
type of trailer being towed.
See page
for limits for your
towing situation. Towing a load that
is too heavy can seriously affect your
vehicle’s handling and performance.
The weight that the tongue of a fully
loaded trailer puts on the hitch
should be 5 to 10 percent of the total
trailer weight for boat trailers, and 8
to 15 percent of total trailer weight
for all other trailers. See page
for
limits for your towing situation.
Too much tongue load reduces front-
tire traction and steering control.
Too little tongue load can make the
trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
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Driving Off-
Highway Guidelines section
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Load Limits
Total Trailer Weight
Tongue Load
Driving
Towing a Trailer
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Exceeding any load limit or
improperly loading your vehicle
and trailer can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt
or killed.
Check the loading of your
vehicle and trailer carefully
before starting to drive.
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