Driving Safely with a Trailer

Honda Crosstour / Honda Crosstour 2010-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving / Towing a Trailer / Driving Safely with a Trailer

Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.

■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer

• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare.

■Towing Speeds and Gears

• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the trailer on level roads. position when towing a trailer on level roads.

■Turning and Braking

• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.

■Driving in Hilly Terrain

• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system* and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the position if the transmission or shifts frequently. position if the transmission shifts frequently.

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