Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual page 311

Towing Equipment
7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR
TRAILER HITCH
Your vehicle has a class 3 trailer
hitch as standard equipment.
Also see page 299 for trailer-related
information.
Connecting the Trailer Connectors
Except RT and U.S. Sport models
LID
RETAINING TAB
SOCKET
7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR
The 7-pin trailer connector is needed
for the trailer lights. To connect the
connector:
1. Make sure the connector and the
socket are free of dirt, moisture,
or other foreign material.
2. Open the socket lid by pulling it up.
3. Insert the connector securely into
the socket.
4. Hook the retaining tab on the
inner side of the lid against the
RETAINING
TAB
retaining tab of the connector to
prevent disconnection during
operation.
Towing a Trailer
CONTINUED
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