Honda CR-V: Pre-Tow Checklist
When preparing to tow, and before driving away, be sure to check the following:
The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension and the cooling system are in good operating condition.
The trailer has been properly serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within limits.
The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are secure.
All items in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your vehicle and the trailer are working properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are properly inflated, and the trailer tires and spare are inflated as recommended by the trailer maker.
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Driving Safely With a Trailer
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will affect your
vehicle’s handling and performance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
For y
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
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 damag
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Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it flashes while driving (in
any shift position), it indicates a
possible problem
Hydraulic Flow
Distribution of Hydraulic Pressure
As the engine turns, the ATF pump starts to operate. Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) is drawn through the ATF
strainer (filter) and discharged into the hydraulic circuit. Then, ATF flowing
from the ATF pump becomes line pressure
that is regulated by the regula
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