Honda 2008 Ridgeline Owner's Manual page 232

Towing a Trailer
Connecting the Trailer Connectors
RETAINING
LID
TAB
RETAINING
TAB
SOCKET
7-PIN TRAILER
CONNECTOR
7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR
The 7-pin trailer connector is needed
for the trailer lights. To connect the
connector, do this:
1. Make sure the connector and the
socket are free of dirt, moisture,
or other foreign material.
2. Open the socket lid by pulling it up.
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3. Insert the connector securely into
the socket.
4. Hook the retaining tab on the
inner side of the lid against the
retaining tab of the connector to
prevent disconnection during
operation.
COVER
4-PIN TRAILER
CONNECTOR
SOCKET
4-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR
The 4-pin trailer connector is also
needed for the trailer lights. To
connect the connector, do this:
1. Remove the socket cover, and
attach it securely over the socket.
2. Insert the connector into the
socket securely to prevent
disconnection during operation.