Backing Up; Parking; Handling Crosswinds And Buffeting - Honda Element 2004 Owner's Manual

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Trailer Driving Tips

Backing Up

Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the
of the steering
bottom
wheel; then turn the wheel to the left
to get the trailer to move to the left,
and turn the wheel right to move the
trailer to the right.

Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting

Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer
swaying. When being passed by a
large vehicle, keep a constant speed
and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to make quick steering or braking
corrections.
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Parking

Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including firmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
in 1st or Reverse (manual). Also,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer's tires.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and shift down to 3rd
gear on the manual transmission,
and turn off the overdrive (O/D)
mode on the automatic transmission.
Do not ''ride'' the brakes.
Remember: It will take longer to
slow down and stop when towing
a trailer.
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