Towing Behind A Motorhome; Starting To Drive; Shifting - Honda Odyssey 2019 Owner's Manual

DRIVING
• To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60% of the load toward
the front of the trailer and 40% toward the rear. Readjust the load as
needed.
Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer
can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to
drive.
Pre-tow Checklist
When preparing to tow, and before driving away, ensure the following:
• The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension and the
cooling system are in good operating condition.
• Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle's first 600 miles (1,000 km).
• The trailer has been properly serviced and is in good condition.
• All weights and loads are within limits. Never exceed the gross weight
ratings.
• Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
• The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are secure.
• All items in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while
you drive.
Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can
cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to
drive.

Towing Behind A Motorhome

Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle
needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to Emergency Towing.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle
can damage the transmission.

Starting to Drive

Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
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Check that the electric parking brake is
applied and the transmission is in P.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal
when starting the engine.
Note: The engine is harder to start in
cold weather and in thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 m).
When starting the engine in cold
weather, turn off all electrical
accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in
order to reduce battery drain.
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Changing the Power Mode
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Use the ENGINE START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start
the engine.
Accessory or On mode: Press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once
without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On
mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the
brake pedal or clutch, then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. Keep your
foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine. If you press the button and the shift lever is not in Park
(P), the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P), apply the parking brake, then press
the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Shifting

Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
DRIVING
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