When preparing to tow, and bef ore
driving away, be sure to check the
f ollowing:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the suspension and
the cooling system are in good
operating condition.
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits.
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
All items in or on the trailer are
properly secured and cannot shif t
while you drive.
Many states and Canadian
provinces/territories require special
outside mirrors when towing a trailer.
Even if they don’t, you should install
special mirrors if you cannot clearly
see behind you, or if the trailer
creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required f or your
towing situation.
Trailer lights and equipment must
comply with f ederal, state, province,
territory, and local regulations.
Check with your local trailer sales or
rental agencies f or the requirements
in the area where you plan to tow,
and use only equipment designed f or
your vehicle.
Since lighting and wiring vary by
trailer type and brand, you should
have a qualif ied technician install a
suitable connector between the
vehicle and the trailer. Improper
equipment or installation can cause
damage to your vehicle’s electrical
system and af f ect your vehicle
warranty.
Towing a Trailer
Pre-T ow ChecklistA ddit ional T owing EquipmentT railer L ights
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Technical Inf ormation
381
Lights
Battery
Fuses
Tires
Alignment
12 V 60 W (HB3) 12 V 51 W (HB4)12 V 21/5 W
21 W12 V 21 W
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lightsRear turn signal lightsBack-up lightsStop/taillightsLicense plate lightsHigh-mount brake lightCeiling lightSpotlightsTrunk lightFront door courtesy lightsVanity mirror lights14 V 1.4 W12 V 2 CP 12 V 5 W12 V 8 W12 V 8 W12 V 21 W12 V 5 W12 V 21/5 W
12 V 3 CP 12 V
Capacity12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V
36 AH/5 HR38 AH/5 HR45 AH/20 HR47 AH/20 HR52 AH/5 HR65 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood
Size
Pressure
P215/60R16 94HP225/50R17 93VT135/80D16 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.08 in (2.0 mm)0°1°3°48’
See page373or the fuse labelattached on the side panel.See page374or the fuse labelattached to the inside of the fusebox door.See page372or the fuse boxcover.
HighLow
:
Passenger’s side
Driver’s side
Front/Rear
Spare Front/Rear
Spare
1: 2:
FrontRearFrontRearFront
(Amber)
LX, LX-PEX, EX-L
PZEV engine model, and Canadian models
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Fuses
Tires
Alignment
Lights
Battery
12 V 60 W (HB3) 12 V 51 W (HB4)12 V 21/5 W3CP12 V12 V 55 W12 V 21 W12 V 21 W
Interior
Under-hood
Size
Pressure
P225/50R17 93VT135/80D16 101M32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0.08 in (2.0 mm)0°1°3°48’
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lightsFog lightsRear turn signal lightsBack-up lightsStop/taillightsLicense plate lightsHigh-mount brake lightCeiling lightSpotlightsTrunk lightFront door courtesy lightsVanity mirror lights
Capacity12 V 12 V60 AH/5 HR72 AH/20 HR
14 V 1.4 W12 V 2 CP12 V 5 W12 V 8 W12 V 8 W21 W12 V12 V 5 W12 V 21/5 W
See page373or the fuse labelattached on the side panel. See page374or the fuse labelattached to the inside of the fusebox door.See page372or the fuse boxcover.
HighLow
(Amber)
:
Front/RearSpareFront/RearSpare
Front RearFrontRearFront
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
(H11)
If equipped
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.................................................Fuel.256
........Check Fuel Cap Message .258
......................Fill Door and Cap.257
...........................................Gauge.66
.....................Low Fuel Indicator.61
................Octane Requirement .256
...............................Oxygenated.257
........................Tank, Ref ueling.257
...............................Fuel Economy.264
....Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator .59
.....................Fuses, Checking the.368
......Gas Mileage, Improving .264,265
.........................................Gasoline.256
...........................................Gauge.66
.....................Low Fuel Indicator.61
................Octane Requirement .256
........................Tank, Ref ueling.257
................Gas Station Procedures .257
Gauges
...Engine Coolant Temperature .66
...............................................Fuel.66
Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........Automatic Transmission .280
..............Manual Transmission .278
......................................Glove Box.113
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................(GVWR).271,295
.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs .325
...........................HandsFreeLink.230
..............Hazard Warning Flashers .73
........................................Headlights.69
........................................Aiming.325
..............Automatic Lighting Off .71
..............Automatic Lighting On .70
............Daytime Running Lights .71
..................High Beam Indicator .61
.........................Reminder Chime.69
Replacing Halogen
..............................Bulbs.325,332
...................................Turning on.69
........................Head Restraints.13,94
.....................Heating and Cooling.120
.............................Heated Mirrors.102
...................................Heater, Seat.100
HomeLinkUniversal
................................Transceiver.226
........Hood, Opening and Closing .260
...........................Hydraulic Clutch.323
...Identif ication Number, Vehicle .378
Ignition
..............................................Keys.76
...........................................Switch.78
............Timing Control System .391
........................Immobilizer System.77
.........Important Safety Precautions .6
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..................................................Keys.76
.........................................Indicators.56
...............ABS (Anti-lock Brake) .58
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................System).57, 367
................Charging System .56,365
.............................Cruise Control.62
.................................Cruise Main.62
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................Lights).61
...................................Fog Lights.62
............Fuel Economy Indicator .59
...................................High Beam.61
........Key (Immobilizer System) .62
.....................................Lights On.60
......................................Low Fuel.61
................Low Oil Pressure .56,365
......................Low Tire Pressure.59
...Malf unction Indicator Lamp .366
..........................Security System.61
...........................Side Airbag Of f.57
.......................................Seat Belt.56
...............................................SRS.57
...........................................TPMS.59
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................Warning.60
............................VSA Activation.58
.................................VSA System.58
.........Indicators, Instrument Panel .56
...............................Inf ant Restraint.38
......................................Inf ant Seats.38
..........Tether Anchorage Points .46
...................Inf lation, Proper Tire .339
........................Inf ormation Display.64
.................................Inside Mirror.101
.............................Inspection, Tire.341
....................Installing a Child Seat.41
..........Tether Anchorage Points .46
.............................Using LATCH.42
............................Instrument Panel.55
........Instrument Panel Brightness .72
..............Instruments and Controls .53
...............................Interior Lights.116
........................................Introduction.i
.................Jacking up the Vehicle .354
.......................................Jack, Tire.354
................................Jump Starting.360
.......................Label, Certif ication.378
.................Lane Change, Signaling .69
..................Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
...............................LATCH System.42
Lights
....................Bulb Replacement.325
.......................................Indicator.55
.........................................Parking.69
............................Turn Signal.60,69
......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .78
Locks
.......Anti-thef t Steering Column .78
..........................Childproof Door.86
............................Fuel Fill Door.257
..................................Glove Box.113
....................Lockout Prevention .80
.................................Power Door.79
...........................................Trunk.90
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........................Low Coolant Level.263
.........................Low Fuel Indicator.61
...Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a .278
...Low Oil Pressure Indicator .56,365
................................Lower Anchors.42
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................Chart.380,382
...........Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .269
..................................Maintenance.301
........................................Minder.303
Main Items and Sub
..............................Items.306,309
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................Checks.308
.........................Minder Indicator.62
..........................................Saf ety.302
.......Malf unction Indicator Lamp .366
...................Manual Transmission .278
........Manual Transmission Fluid .321
.........................Meters, Gauges.55,63
....................Methanol in Gasoline.257
........................Mirrors, Adjusting.101
.........Modif ications Your Vehicle .268
.......................................Moonroof.107
...................Neutral Gear Position .281
..................New Vehicle Break-in .256
.....................Normal Shif t Speeds.279
...................NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............Numbers, Identif ication .378
...Octane Requirement, Gasoline .256
.........................................Odometer.64
Oil
........................Change, How to.314
......................Change, When to.303
......................Checking Engine.262
..............Pressure Indicator .56,365
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................Chart.313
...........ON (Ignition Key Position) .78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................Recovery.390
............................Outside Mirrors.102
....Outside Temperature Indicator .65
....................Overheating, Engine.363
....Owner’s Maintenance Checks .308
.........................Oxygenated Fuels.257
..............Panel Brightness Control .72
........................Park Gear Position.281
...........................................Parking.285
...............................Parking Brake.109
Parking Brake and Brake
.................System Indicator .57,367
.................................Parking Lights.69
..Parking Over Things that Burn .392
....Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .30
.............................PGM-FI System.391
...................................Pollen Filter.335
..........................Power Door Locks.79
................Power Seat Adjustments .92
...............Power Socket Locations .111
............................Power Windows.103
.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
.........Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...Additional Safety Precautions .17
.....Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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........................Protecting Children.33
.....................General Guidelines.33
.......................Protecting Inf ants.38
.......Protecting Larger Children .47
.........Protecting Small Children .39
Using Child Seats with
.....................................Tethers.46
.............................Using LATCH.42
...................Radiator Overheating .363
.............Radio/CD Sound System .133
.................Radio Thef t Protection .213
............................Radio, XM.157,187
...........................Readiness Codes.393
..Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .330
..........................Rear Seat, Folding.97
....................Rear Ventilation.124,132
..........................Rear View Mirror.101
.................Rear Window Def ogger .74
.........Reclining the Seat Backs .92, 93
.......Recommended Shif t Speeds .279
........................................Ref ueling.257
.......................Reminder Indicators.56
.......................Remote Transmitter.86
Replacement Inf ormation
................Engine Oil and Filter .314
..........................................Fuses.368
................................Light Bulbs.325
................................Timing Belt.324
...........................................Tires.344
.............................Wiper Blades.336
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................Crash.20
..........Reporting Saf ety Def ects .398
.........Reserve Tank, Coolant .263,316
...............................Restraint, Child.33
..................Reverse Gear Position .281
................................Rotation, Tire.343
..................................Saf ety Belts.8,18
.........Safety Defects, Reporting .398
.................................Saf ety Features.7
...........................................Airbags.9
.......................................Seat Belts.8
.............Saf ety Labels, Location of .52
..............................Saf ety Messages.iii
.....................................Seat Belts.8,18
...............Additional Information .18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners.19
.....................................Cleaning.334
................Lap/Shoulder Belt .14,19
................................Maintenance.20
Reminder Indicator and
................................Beeper.18,56
...................System Components .18
...............Use During Pregnancy .16
...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .19
Seats
.................................Adjusting.92-94
.........................................Folding.97
.......................................Heaters.100
............................Security System.217
.........................Select/Reset Knob.63
.....................Selecting a Child Seat.40
...Selector Knob (Disc Changer) .149
...............................Serial Number.378
..............................Service Minder.303
...........................Service Manual.399
.........Service Station Procedures .257
..........................Setting the Clock.214
...Shif t Lever Position Indicators .280
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Unexpected, Taking Care of
...............................................the.351
....Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .384
........................Unleaded Gasoline.256
.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of .315
................................Vanity Mirror.115
.................Vehicle Capacity Load .270
.............Vehicle Dimensions .380,382
....Vehicle Identif ication Number .378
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................System.289
...VSA Activation Indicator .58,289
.........................VSA Of f Switch.290
........VSA System Indicator .58,289
.............................Vehicle Storage.348
.............................Ventilation.122,128
.................................................VIN.378
..................................Viscosity, Oil.313
...........Voice Control System .126,174
Tire Pressure Monitoring
............System (TPMS) .291,388
Low Tire Pressure
...........................Indicator.59,291
Required Federal
............................Explanation.388
..................TPMS Indicator .59,292
...............................................Tires.339
..............................Air Pressure.340
........................................Chains.345
.........................Checking Wear.341
..........................Compact Spare.352
......DOT Tire Quality Grading .384
.Glossary of Tire Terminology .387
......................................Inf lation.339
..................................Inspection.341
...................................Replacing.344
......................................Rotating.343
................................Service Lif e.342
...........................................Snow.345
....................Specif ications.381,383
...................Tools, Tire Changing .353
Towing
.....................................A Trailer.294
................Emergency Wrecker .375
.............................Weight Limit.294
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
..............................Automatic.319
Checking Fluid Level,
...................................Manual.321
..................Fluid Selection .320,321
..............Identif ication Number .379
.............Shif ting the Automatic .280
..................Shif ting the Manual .278
.....................................Treadwear.341
.......................................Trip Meter.65
................................................Trunk.90
....................Emergency Opener.91
.................................Opening the.90
............................Open Indicator.60
....................................Turn Signals.69
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