Honda 2005 CR-V Owner's Manual page 164

Towing a Trailer
Trailer Brakes
Honda requires that any trailer with
a total weight of 1,000 lbs (455 kg) or
more be equipped with its own
electric or surge-type brakes.
If you choose electric brakes, be
sure they are electrically actuated.
Do not attempt to tap into your
vehicle's hydraulic system. No
matter how successful it may seem,
any attempt to attach trailer brakes
to your vehicle's hydraulic system
will lower braking effectiveness and
create a potential hazard.
See your trailer dealer for more
information on installing electric
brakes.
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Trailer Lights
Trailer lights and equipment must
comply with federal, state, province,
and local regulations. Check the
requirements for the areas where
you plan to tow, and use only
equipment designed for your vehicle.
BACK-UP
GROUND
LIGHT
(BLACK)
(GREEN/
BLACK)
RIGHT TURN BRAKE
TAILLIGHT
SIGNAL LIGHT
(RED/
(GREEN/ (WHITE/ YELLOW)
YELLOW) BLACK)
Your vehicle has a trailer lighting
connector located behind the left
side panel in the cargo area. Refer to
the drawing above for the wiring
color code and purpose of each pin.
If you use a non-Honda trailer
lighting harness and converter, you
can get the connector and pins that
mate with the connector in your
vehicle from your dealer.
Since lighting and wiring vary by
trailer type and brand, you should
LEFT TURN
have a qualified technician install a
SIGNAL
suitable connector between the
(GREEN/
RED)
vehicle and the trailer. Improper
equipment or installation can cause
damage to your vehicle's electrical
system and affect your vehicle
warranty.