Towing A Trailer - Honda 2002 Civic Owner's Manual

Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer
Check your tires
Traction
frequently for wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing ''hydroplaning'' (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all four
wheels for the best handling.
Watch road conditions carefully,
they can change from moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. ''Clear'' roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near freezing.
The road surface can become
covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Be careful when downshifting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels for a moment and cause
a skid.
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Driving
Be very cautious when passing, or
being passed by other vehicles. The
spray from large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buffeting
can cause you to lose control.

Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer. Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.