Limited Slip Differential; Equipment Check - Honda 2001 Passport Owner's Manual

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There are no provisions in your
vehicle to tap into its hydraulic
braking system. Any attempt to
attach the trailer's brakes to your
vehicle's hydraulic braking
system, no matter how successful
it may seem, will lower braking
effectiveness and create a
potential hazard.

Equipment Check

Before operating your vehicle,
check all safety equipment to
ensure safe operation. Be sure
your vehicle is properly serviced
to avoid mechanical failure.
Check that your vehicle remains
level when the loaded or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive if
the rear end of your vehicle is
abnormally higher or lower.
Check for proper tongue weight,
overload, improper weight
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distribution, worn suspension , or
other possible causes.
Make sure the trailer load is
properly positioned and secured
so its does not shift around while
driving.
Check if your rearview mirrors
comply with federal, state and
local regulations. If not, confirm
the proper mirrors required for
towing and have them installed.
Perform an equipment check of
all braking, lighting and safety
equipment to ensure they are
working properly.
Your safety depends on proper
operation and installation of
equipment. Never operate a
vehicle with faulty equipment.

Limited Slip Differential

Standard on 4WD models
The limited slip differential is
designed to improve traction by
limiting wheelspin. If one rear
wheel begins to spin on a slippery
surface, the limited slip
differential will automaticall y
transmit driving force to the other
rear wheel.