Driving safely with a trailer – HONDA 2012 CR-V User Manual
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Towing a Trailer
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Driving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(
D
position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
heating and cooling system
*
/climate control system
*
and reduce speed. Pull to the
side of the road safely to cool down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the
(
d
position if the transmission shifts frequently.
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Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
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Towing Speeds and Gears
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Turning and Braking
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Driving in Hilly Terrain
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Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer's tires.
* Not available on all models
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