Towing a trailer, trailer driving tips – HONDA 2004 Pilot - Owner's Manual User Manual
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Check trailer light requirements for
the areas where you plan to tow.
To get to your vehicle’s trailer
lighting connector, open the tailgate,
remove the cargo cover, then
remove the rear panel trim. The
connector is on the left side. We
recommend that you have your
Honda dealer install a Honda wiring
harness and converter.
If you use a non-Honda trailer
lighting harness and converter, you
can get the mating connector and
pins that mate with the connector in
your vehicle from your Honda dealer.
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.
For your safety and the safety of
others, take time to practice driving
maneuvers before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
below.
Towing performance can be
affected by high altitude, high
temperature, or when climbing
steep grades. Therefore, premium
fuel is recommended when towing
more than 3,500 lbs (1,590 kg).
Avoid towing a trailer during your
vehicle’s first 600 miles (1,000 km).
Drive slower than normal in all
driving conditions.
Make turns more slowly and wider
than normal. The trailer has a
smaller arc and it can hit or run
over something the vehicle misses.
Trailer Lights
Spare Tires
Towing a Trailer, Trailer Driving Tips
Driving
Driving Saf ely With a Trailer
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GROUND
(BLACK)
BACK-UP LIGHT
(GREEN/BLACK)
LEFT TURN SIGNAL
(GREEN/WHITE)
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL
(GREEN/YELLOW)
BRAKE LIGHT
(WHITE/BLACK)
TAILLIGHT
(RED/BLACK)
Connector-98530-00006-00
Terminal Kit-07JAZ-001-030A
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