HONDA 2009 CR-V User Manual

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Your vehicle 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, your vehicle
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.

Perform the following procedure
every day immediately before you
begin towing. Otherwise severe
automatic transmission damage will
occur.

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.

Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including firmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park. Also, place
wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s
tires.

Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position 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.

Shift to D position and hold for 5
seconds, then to N. Let the engine
run for 3 minutes, then turn it off.

Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever through all its
positions.

Check the transmission fluid level
(see page

).

Start the engine.

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Do not overfill.

Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome

Towing Your Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome

Backing Up

Parking

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