Acura 2004 MDX Owner's Manual page 193

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Trailer Lights
BACK-UP
GROUND
LIGHT
(BLACK)
(GREEN/
BLACK)
RIGHT TURN
BRAKE
SIGNAL
LIGHT
(GREEN/
(WHITE/
YELLOW)
BLACK)
Check trailer light requirements for
the areas where you plan to tow.
To get to your vehicle's trailer
lighting connector, open the tailgate,
remove the cargo cover, then
remove the rear panel trim. The
connector is on the left side. We
recommend that you have your
Acura dealer install an Acura wiring
harness and converter.
If you use a non-Acura trailer
lighting harness and converter, you
can get the mating connector and
LEFT TURN
SIGNAL
pins that mate with the connector in
(GREEN/
your vehicle from your Acura dealer.
BLUE)
Cennector-98530-00006-00
Terminal Kit-07JAZ-001-030A
Spare Tires
When towing a trailer, we
TAILLIGHT
recommend that you carry a full-size
(RED/
spare wheel and tire for your vehicle
BLACK)
and trailer. See page
tire size, page
full size wheel and tire, and page
231 for information on 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.
224 for proper
235 for how to store a
Towing a Trailer
Driving Safely With a Trailer
For your safety and the safety of
others, take time to practice driving
maneuvers before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
below.
Avoid towing a trailer during your
vehicle's first 600 miles (1,000 km).
Drive slower than normal in all
driving conditions.
Make turns more slowly and wider
than normal. The trailer has a
smaller arc and it can hit or run
over something the vehicle misses.
Allow more time and distance for
braking. Do not brake or turn
suddenly the trailer could
jackknife or turn over.
Driving
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