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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DTC B1000: Communication Bus Line Error
(Bus-off)
1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II).
3. Wait for 6 seconds or more.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTCs B1000 and/or B1008 and B1011
indicated?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO-Intermittent failure, the
Component Location Index
GAUGE CONTROL MODULE
Self-diagnostic Function
Input Test
Rewriting the ODO Data and Transferring Smart
Maintenance on a New Gauge Control Module
Replacement
Outside Air Temperature Indicator Calibration
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Test
Replaceme
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