Towing Behind A Motorhome; Remote Engine Start; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Honda ODYSSEY 2020 Owner's Manual

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• Excessive tongue load reduces front tire traction and steering control.
Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
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.
Things You Need to Know Before Towing a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are
within limits.
• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the
trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift
while driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare.
• Turn off the Auto Idle Stop system using the Auto Idle Stop OFF button.
The trailer weight can affect your vehicle's brake effectiveness if Auto
Idle Stop is activated on a hill while towing a trailer.

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.
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Remote Engine Start

Start your vehicle's engine using the smart entry remote before you enter the
vehicle.

Starting the Engine

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Press the Lock button, then press and hold the Engine button to remotely
start the engine.
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When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10 minutes
of idling and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not
been pressed simultaneously.

Stopping the Engine

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When started remotely, the engine shuts off after 10 minutes of idling. It will
also stop if the ENGINE START/STOP button and the brake are pressed
simultaneously.
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