Towing A Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Behind A Motorhome - Honda CR-V 1998 Reference Owner's Manual

When parking your vehicle and
trailer, especially on a hill, be sure to
follow all the normal precautions.
Turn your front wheels into the curb,
set the parking brake firmly, and put
the transmission in 1st or Reverse
(manual transmission) or Park (auto-
matic transmission). In addition,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer's tires.
Backing up with a trailer is difficult
and takes practice. Drive slowly,
make small movements with the
steering wheel, and have someone
stand outside to guide you. Grip the
steering wheel on the bottom (rather
than the usual position near the top).
Move your hand to the left to get the
trailer to move to the left, and right
to move the trailer right.
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome
Your CR-V can be towed behind a
motorhome at legal highway speeds.

Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome

The vehicle must be "flat towed"
with all four wheels on the ground.
When purchasing a tow bar or tow
dolly, make sure you select a
reputable manufacturer and installer.
Follow the manufacturer's
attachment instructions carefully.
After attaching the tow bar to your
motorhome, do the following to
prepare your CR-V for "flat towing":
5-speed Manual Transmission
Make sure the transmission is full
of fluid (see page 204
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.
Leave the key in the ignition
switch and the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) so the steering
wheel does not lock. Make sure
the radio and any items plugged
into the accessory power sockets
are turned off so you do not run
down the battery.
Automatic Transmission
Make sure the transmission is full
of fluid (see page
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Shift to
D , then to N.
4
). Turn off the engine. Leave the key
in the ignition switch.
Leave the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) so the steering
wheel does not lock. Make sure
the radio and any items plugged
into the accessory power sockets
are turned off so you do not run
down the battery.
203 ).
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