Honda Jazz Owner's Manual page 277

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Towing a Trailer (European models)
Driving Safely With a Trailer
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will affect your
vehicle's handling and performance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
For your safety and the safety of
others, take time to practice driving
manoeuvres before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
discussed below.
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Driving
Towing Speeds and Gears
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
If you have an automatic
transmission (CVT), use the ''D''
position or 7-speed manual shift
mode (for some types) when towing
a trailer on level roads. You can
select ''S'' position or 7-speed manual
shift mode (for some types) when
towing a trailer in hilly terrain. (See
'' '' in the next page
Driving on Hills
for additional gear information.)
For some types
When driving uphill and downhill,
use the 7-speed manual shift mode to
provide the proper engine power and
engine braking on each position.
Select seventh, sixth, fifth, fourth,
third, second or first position;
depending on the vehicle speeds and
road conditions.