Honda 2005 Odyssey Owner's Manual page 310

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Sway Control
If the total trailer weight exceeds
2,000 lbs (900 kg), you should install
a sway control device to minimize
swaying that can occur in crosswinds
and in normal and emergency
driving maneuvers. Your trailer
maker can tell you what kind of sway
control you need and how to install it.
Transmission Fluid Cooler and
Power Steering Fluid Cooler
To help prevent overheating, a
transmission fluid cooler and a
power steering fluid cooler are
required for trailer towing. These
coolers are available only from your
Honda dealer.
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.
If you choose electric brakes, be
sure they are electrically 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 vehicle's hydraulic system
will lower braking effectiveness and
create a potential hazard.
See your trailer dealer for more
information on installing electric
brakes.
Towing a Trailer
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.
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