Honda RIDGELINE 2024 Owner's Manual page 355

The 7-pin trailer connector is needed for your trailer lights. When inserting the
connector to the socket, check if the connector and the socket are free of dirt,
moisture, or other foreign material.
Pins' wiring color codes and their purposes:
+B Charge
Tail lights
(Green)
(Black)
Left turn
Right turn
signal and
signal and
brake lights
brake lights
(White)
(Red)
Electric brake
Ground (Black) (Brown)
Back-up lights (Blue)
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Sway control
This device can be used if your trailer tends to sway. Your trailer maker can tell you
what kind of sway control you need and how to install it. Improper installation could
degrade the handling and stability of your vehicle.
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Trailer mirrors
Many states, provinces and territories require special exterior mirrors when towing a
trailer. Install special mirrors whenever you cannot clearly see behind you, or if the
trailer creates a blind spot.
1. Pull the socket lid to open.
3. Hook the lid
Socket
retaining tab onto the
socket retaining tab.
2. Insert the 7-pin trailer
connector into the socket.
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