Honda CR-V: Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle has been designed
primarily to carry passengers and
their cargo. You can also use it to
tow a trailer if you carefully observe
the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the guidelines
in this section.
Break-In Period
Avoid towing a trailer during your
vehicle’s first 600 miles (1,000 km).
Be sure to read the Off-Highway
Driving Guidelines section if you
plan to tow off paved
surfaces.

Exceeding any load limit or
improperly loading your vehicle
and trailer can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt
or killed.
Check the loading of your
vehicle and trailer carefully
before starting to drive.
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Total Trailer Weight: The
maximum allowable weight of the
trailer and everything in or on it
must not exceed 1,500 lbs (680 kg).
Towing a load that is too heavy can
seriously affect your ve
The best way to confirmthat all
loads are within limits is to check
them at a public scale. For public
scales in your area, check your local
phone book, or contact your trailer
dealer or ren
Towing can require a variety of
equipment, depending on the size of
your trailer, how it will be used, how
much load you are towing, and
where you tow.
Discuss your needs with your trailer
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Your vehicle has the auxiliary input
jack on the front panel, on the center
table, or in the console compartment,
depending on models. The system
will accept auxiliary input from
standard audio accessories.
When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, press the AUX
butto
1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
2. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
3. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM)
cover, then remove the three bolts securing the
PCM.
4. Remove the PCM bracket.
5. Support the transmission with a jack and wood
block under the transmissio
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