Acura 2011 RDX Owner's Manual page 404

Towing a Trailer
Trailer Brakes
Acura recommends that any trailer
with a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs
(450 kg) or more has its own brakes.
There are two common types of
trailer brakes: surge and electric.
Surge brakes are common for boat
trailers, since the brakes will get wet.
If you choose electric brakes, be sure
they are electronically 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 or rental
agency for more information on
installing electric brakes.
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Trailer Lights
Trailer lights and equipment must
comply with federal, provincial,
territorial, and local regulations.
Check with your local trailer sales or
rental agencies for the requirements
in the area where you plan to tow,
and use only equipment designed for
your vehicle.
2011 RDX
GROUND HAZARD
LIGHT
(BLACK)
(ORANGE)
RIGHT TURN BRAKE
SIGNAL LIGHT
(BROWN) (LIGHT
GREEN)
Your vehicle has a trailer lighting
connector located under the right
side tool case in the cargo area. Refer
to the drawing above for the wiring
color code and purpose of each pin.
LEFT TURN
SIGNAL
(YELLOW)
TAILLIGHT
(RED)