Honda 2005 Odyssey Owner's Manual page 311

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Towing a Trailer
GROUND
LEFT TURN SIGNAL
SMALL LIGHTS
RIGHT TURN
SIGNAL
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.
To use the trailer lighting connector,
you will need a wiring harness and
converter. This comes with the
Honda hitch (see page 308
may be obtained separately from
your dealer.
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If you use a non-Honda trailer
lighting harness and converter, you
can get the connector and pins that
mate with the connector in your
vehicle from your dealer.
Since lighting and wiring vary by
trailer type and brand, you should
have a qualified technician install a
suitable connector between the
vehicle and the trailer. Improper
B HAC
equipment or installation can cause
damage to your vehicle's electrical
system and affect your vehicle
warranty.
Spare Tires
When towing a trailer, we
recommend that you carry a full-size
spare wheel and tire for your vehicle
and trailer. If you use the compact
spare tire that came with your
), or it vehicle, it could adversely affect
vehicle handling. See page
proper tire size, page
store a full size wheel and tire, and
page
360
changing a flat tire.
Remember to unhitch the trailer
before changing a flat. Ask your
trailer sales or rental agency where
and how to store the trailer's spare
tire.
U.S. Touring model
Because of the Michelin PAX system,
you must not change a flat tire by
yourself, or use a compact spare tire
on your vehicle.
Additional Towing Equipment
Many states and provinces require
special outside mirrors when towing
a trailer. Even if they don't, you
should install special mirrors if you
cannot clearly see behind you, or if
the trailer creates a blind spot.
Ask your trailer sales or rental
349 for agency if any other items are
364 for how to recommended or required for your
towing situation.
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