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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ATF Replacement
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Park the vehicle on the level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn
the engine off.
3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic
transmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: If
Lower Glove Box
Open the lower glove box by pulling
the bottom of the handle. Close it
with a firm push. Lock or unlock the
glove box with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even
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