Towing a trailer – HONDA 2005 Pilot - Owner's Manual User Manual
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Your vehicle has been designed to
tow a trailer, as well as for carrying
passengers and their cargo.
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 Off-Highway
Driving Guidelines section on page
if you plan to tow off paved
surfaces.
The maximum
weight of the trailer and everything
in or on it depends on the number of
occupants in your vehicle and the
type of trailer being towed (see page
).
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.
Load Limits
Towing a Trailer
Total Trailer Weight:
Tongue Load:
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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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