Safety Chains; Sway Control; Trailer Mirrors - Honda 2012 Pilot Owner's Manual

A factory installed, 4-pin gray
connector is located under the
instrument panel near the top of the
parking brake pedal. This connector
has all of the circuits required to
install most electric trailer brake
controllers. A jumper harness to
adapt your electric trailer brake
controller to the vehicle is included
with the optional Genuine Honda
trailer hitch kit. To obtain a trailer
hitch kit, see your dealer.
Have a qualified mechanic install
your trailer brake controller
following the trailer brake controller
manufacturer's instructions. Failure
to properly install the trailer brake
controller may increase the distance
it takes for you to stop your vehicle
when towing a trailer.
Use this illustration to identify each
terminal in the trailer brake
controller connector.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
(BROWN/WHITE)
GROUND STOP
(BLACK) (SKY BLUE)

Safety Chains

Always use safety chains when you
tow a trailer. Make sure the chains
are secured to the trailer and hitch,
BRAKE and that they cross under the tongue
(20 A)
and can catch the trailer if it
(PURPLE)
becomes unhitched. Leave enough
slack to allow the trailer to turn
corners easily, but do not let the
chains drag on the ground.

Sway Control

This device is recommended if your
trailer tends to sway. Your trailer
dealer or rental agency can tell you
what kind of sway control you need
and how to install it.

Trailer Mirrors

Many states and provinces require
special exterior mirrors when towing
a trailer. Even if they don't, you
should install special mirrors if you
cannot clearly see behind you, or if
the trailer creates a blind spot.
Towing a Trailer
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