Honda Accord: Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within
limits.
• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the
trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift
while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare.
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel chocks at each of the trailer's tires.
• Towing Speeds and Gears
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turning and Braking
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
• Driving in Hilly Terrain
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system* and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the position if the transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Preparation
• Towing Load Limits Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving. ...Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information. ...See also:
Inflation Guidelines
Keeping the tires properly inflated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread life, and riding
comfort.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, ...
Oil Pressure Switch Test
1 Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector (A) from
the oil pressure switch (B).
2. Check for continuity between the oil pressure switch
terminal and the engine (ground). There should be
con ...
To Play an iPod
This audio system can operate the
audio files on the iPod with the
same controls used for the in-dash
disc changer. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compar ...