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Towing a Trailer
Trailer Brakes
Acura 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 electronically 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.
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Driving
Trailer Lights
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Your car has a trailer lighting
connector located in the trunk by the
left taillight. To use the connector,
undo the fastener and unscrew the
cargo net mounting button on the
left side of the trunk lining. Refer to
the drawing in this page for the
wiring color code and purpose of
each pin.
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If you use a converter, you can get
the connector and pins that mate
with the connector in your car from
your Acura dealer.
Since lighting and wiring vary in
trailer type and brand, you should
also have a qualified mechanic install
a suitable connector between the
vehicle and the trailer.
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