Honda 2005 CR-V Owner's Manual page 167

Your vehicle can be towed behind a
motorhome at legal highway speeds
up to 65 mph (100 km/h). Do not
exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Otherwise, severe transmission
damage will occur. To avoid damage
to the 4WD system, it must be towed
with all four wheels on the ground
(flat towing).
When purchasing a tow bar, make
sure you select a reputable
manufacturer and installer. Follow
the manufacturer's attachment
instructions carefully.
Perform the following procedure
everyday immediately before you
begin towing. Otherwise severe
automatic transmission damage will
occur.
On models with automatic transmission
Check the transmission fluid level
(see page 187 ).
Do not overfill.
Start the engine.
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever through all its
positions.
Shift to D, then to N. Let the
engine run for three minutes, then
turn it off.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position 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.
When you stop towing your vehicle
and shift out of the Neutral position,
you may not be able to move the
shift lever from Neutral to Reverse
or Park. In this case, press the brake
pedal and turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, then shift out of
Neutral.
On models with manual transmission
Check the transmission fluid level
(see page ).
188 Do not overfill.
Release the parking brake.
Shift to Neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position 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.
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