Trailer Jumper Harness; Pre-Tow Checklist - Honda 2012 Pilot Owner's Manual

Trailer Jumper Harness

On Touring models
ELECTRIC BRAKE
(BROWN/WHITE)
GROUND
BRAKE LIGHTS
(BLACK)
(SKY BLUE)
BRAKE
(20A)
(BLUE)
The trailer jumper harness is used to
install the controller for the electric
trailer brakes. For more information,
see Trailer Brakes on page
Trailer Brake Fuse
Insert the trailer brake fuse into the
secondary under-hood fuse box (see
page 634 ).

Pre-Tow Checklist

When preparing to tow, and before
driving away, be sure to check the
following:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the suspension and
the cooling system are in good
operating condition.
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits.
The hitch, safety chains, and any
other attachments are secure.
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All items on and in the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shift
while you drive.
Towing a Trailer
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are in
good condition and properly
inflated.
Towing performance can be
affected by high altitude, high
temperature, or when climbing
steep grades. Therefore, premium
fuel (premium unleaded gasoline
with pump octane number of 91 or
higher) is recommended when
towing more than 3,500 lbs (1,590
kg).
The trailer tires and spare are in
good condition and inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
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