Towing your vehicle behind a motorhome – HONDA 2000 CR-V - Owner's Manual User Manual
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Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Your CR-V 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).
When purchasing a tow bar, make
sure you select a reputable
manufacturer and installer. Follow
the manufacturer's attachment
instructions carefully.
After attaching the tow bar to your
motorhome, do the following to
prepare your CR-V for "flat towing":
5-speed Manual Transmission
Make sure the transmission is
filled to the correct level (see page
). Do not overfill.
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.
Leave the key in the ignition
switch and 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.
Automatic Transmission
When preparing to tow your CR-V,
check the transmission fluid level
). Maintaining the
correct level is very important. Do
not overfill. Do the following every
day immediately before you begin
towing. Follow the procedure exactly.
Otherwise, severe automatic
transmission damage will occur.
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Shift the
lever through all the positions (P,
R, N, D, 2,1)
Shift to D, then to N. Let the
engine run for three minutes, then
turn off the engine.
Release the parking brake.
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.
Extended Towing
If you tow more than 300 miles (500
km) in one day, you should repeat
the above procedure at least every
300 miles (500 km), (when you stop
for fuel, etc.)
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