Honda 2004 Pilot Reference Owner's Manual page 156

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Towing a Trailer, Trailer Driving Tips
Trailer Lights
GROUND LEFT TURN SIGNAL
(BLACK) (GREEN/WHITE)
BACK-UP LIGHT
(GREEN/BLACK)
BRAKE LIGHT
(WHITE/BLACK)
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL TAILLIGHT
(GREEN/YELLOW) (RED/BLACK)
Check trailer light requirements for
the areas where you plan to tow.
To get to your vehicle's trailer
lighting connector, open the tailgate,
remove the cargo cover, then
remove the rear panel trim. The
connector is on the left side. We
recommend that you have your
Honda dealer install a Honda wiring
harness and converter.
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Driving
If you use a non-Honda trailer
lighting harness and converter, you
can get the mating connector and
pins that mate with the connector in
your vehicle from your Honda dealer.
Connector-98530-00006-00
Terminal Kit-07JAZ-001-030A
Spare Tires
When towing a trailer, we
recommend that you carry a full-size
spare wheel and tire for your vehicle
and trailer. See page 191
tire size, page 200 for how to store a
full size wheel and tire, and page
197 for information on changing a
flat tire.
Remember to unhitch the trailer
before changing a flat. Ask your
trailer sales or rental agency where
and how to store the trailer's spare
tire.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving Safely With a Trailer
For your safety and the safety of
others, take time to practice driving
maneuvers before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
below.
Towing performance can be
affected by high altitude, high
temperature, or when climbing
steep grades. Therefore, premium
fuel is recommended when towing
more than 3,500 lbs (1,590 kg).
for proper
Avoid towing a trailer during your
vehicle's first 600 miles (1,000 km).
Drive slower than normal in all
driving conditions.
Make turns more slowly and wider
than normal. The trailer has a
smaller arc and it can hit or run
over something the vehicle misses.