HONDA 2003 Pilot - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 263)

When purchasing a tow bar, make
sure you select a reputable
manufacturer and installer. Follow
the manufacturer’s attachment
instructions carefully.
If you tow more than 8 hours in one
day, you should repeat the above
procedure at least every 8 hours.
(when you stop for fuel, etc.)
Check the transmission fluid level
(see page
).
Maintaining the correct fluid level
is very important.
Start the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) so the steering
wheel does not lock. Make sure
the radio and any items plugged
into the accessory power sockets
are turned off so you do not run
down the battery.
Release the parking brake.
Your Pilot can be towed behind a
motorhome at legal highway speeds
up to 65 mph (100 km/h). Do not
exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Otherwise, severe transmission
damage will occur. To avoid damage
to the 4WD system, it must be towed
with all four wheels on the ground
(flat towing).
Press on the brake pedal. Shift the
lever through all the positions (P,
R, N, D, D , 2, 1)
Shift to D, then to N. Let the
engine run for three minutes, then
turn off the engine.
Do the following to prepare your
Pilot for ‘‘flat towing.’’ Perform this
procedure every day immediately
before you begin towing, and follow
this procedure exactly; otherwise,
severe automatic transmission
damage will occur.
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Do not overfill.
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Extended Towing
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Driving 259
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