Trailer driving tips – HONDA 2004 CR-V - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the

of the steering

wheel; then turn the wheel to the left
to get the trailer to move to the left,
and turn the wheel right to move the
trailer to the right.

Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer
swaying. When being passed by a
large vehicle, keep a constant speed
and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to make quick steering or braking
corrections.

Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including firmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
in 1st or Reverse (manual). Also,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer’s tires.

When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and shift down to 3rd
gear on the manual transmission,
and turn off the Over drive (O/D)
mode on the automatic transmission.
Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes.

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Trailer Driving Tips

Driving

Backing Up

Handling Crosswinds and Buf f eting

Parking

Remember: It will take longer to
slow down and stop when towing
a trailer.

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