Honda CRV 2007 Owner's Manual page 392

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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
in this section.
Towing Speeds and Gears
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, use the D position
when towing a trailer on level roads.
D is the proper shift lever position
3
to use when towing a trailer in hilly
terrain.
Do not exceed the limited speed
when towing a trailer. At higher
speeds, the trailer may sway or
affect vehicle handling (see ''
Driving
'' in the next page for
on Hills
additional gear information).
Towing a Trailer
Making Turns and Braking
Make turns more slowly and wider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
can hit or run over something the
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance for braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknife or turn over.
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