Towing A Trailer; Towing Your Vehicle - Honda FIT 2014 Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.

Towing Your Vehicle

Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
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When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
Automatic transmission models
1. Check the transmission fluid level.
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Make sure the fluid level is between the upper and lower marks.
2. Start the engine.
3. Depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever through all its positions.
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4. Shift to
minutes, then turn it off.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY
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Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
7. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
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This can prevent the battery from running down.
Manual transmission models
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1. Shift to
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
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Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
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This can prevent the battery from running down.
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1Towing Your Vehicle
NOTICE
Automatic transmission models
Failure to follow the recommended instructions
exactly will result in severe automatic transmission
damage. If you cannot shift the transmission or start
the engine, your vehicle must be transported on a
flat-bed truck or trailer.
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.
Automatic transmission models
If you tow your vehicle behind a motorhome, the
transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or
30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first.
1When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
NOTICE
Automatic transmission models
Severe transmission damage will occur if the vehicle is
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shifted from to and then towed with the drive
wheels on the ground.
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