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Towing a Trailer
Trailer Brakes
Honda recommends that any trailer
having a total weight of 1,000 lbs
(450 kg) or more be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes.
There are two common types of
trailer brakes: surge and electric.
Surge brakes are common for boat
trailers, since the brakes will get wet.
If you choose electric brakes, be
sure they are electronically actuated.
Do not attempt to tap into your
vehicle's hydraulic system. No
matter how successful it may seem,
any attempt to attach trailer brakes
to your vehicles hydraulic system
will lower braking effectiveness and
create a potential hazard.
See your trailer dealer or rental
agency for more information on
installing electric brakes.
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Trailer Lights
Trailer lights and equipment must
comply with federal, state, province,
and local regulations. Check the
requirements for the areas where
you plan to tow, and use only
equipment designed for your vehicle.
2009 Odyssey
GROUND
LEFT TURN SIGNAL
SMALL LIGHTS
RIGHT TURN
SIGNAL
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B HAZARD
SMALL LIGHTS
Your vehicle has a trailer lighting
connector behind the right side
panel in the cargo area. Refer to the
drawing above for the purpose of
each pin.
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B HAC
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