Honda Accord 4D 2003-2006 Owner's Manual page 343

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Towing a Trailer
Checking Loads
The best way to confirm that vehicle
and trailer weights are within limits
is to have them checked at a public
scale.
Using a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge, check the total
weight, the weight at each axle and
the tongue load the first time you set
up a towing combination (a fully-
loaded vehicle and trailer), then
recheck the loads whenever the
conditions change.
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Driving
Towing Equipment and
Accessories
Towing can require a variety of
equipment, depending on the size of
your trailer, how it will be used, and
how much load you are towing.
Discuss your needs with your trailer
sales or rental agency, and follow the
guidelines in the rest of this section.
Also make sure that all equipment is
properly installed and that it meets
the country's regulations where you
are driving.
Hitches
Any hitch used on your vehicle must
be properly bolted to the underbody.
Refer to page 500 for the trailer
hitch mounting points.
Safety Chains
Always use safety chains. Make sure
they are secured to both the trailer
and hitch, and that they cross under
the tongue so they can catch the
trailer if it becomes unhitched.
Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do
not let the chains drag on the ground.