1990 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 72

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Hitches Use only a hitch recommended by your Honda dealer. The hitch should be bolted securely to the car and installed by a qualified technician. Do not use a hitch designed for temporary installation and never use one that attaches only to the bumper. Trailer Brakes and Safety Chains The Honda Automobile Division recommends that trailers equipped with brakes should conform to any applicable federal and state regulations. When using a trailer equipped with electric brakes, a trailer brake controller that connects to the car's electrical system is recommended. Installing a brake controller that connects to the car's brake hydraulic system could result in brake fluid contamination or leaks. A safety chain must always be used between the car and the trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain so that it does not bind in sharp turns. The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground. Tires Make sure your car's tires are properly inflated. Adjust tire pressure to the recommended tire pressure indicated on the label attached to the driver's door jamb. The trailer tires should be of the proper size, load rating and inflated to the pressure recommended by the trailer manufacturer. Trailer Lights Trailer lights must comply with federal, state and local regulations. See your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of lighting and wiring for your trailer. Check for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up. A trailer lighting connector is provided behind the left garnish by the taillight access door in the trunk. The wiring color codes are described on the next page. (cont'd)

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Hitches
Use only a hitch recommended by your Honda dealer. The
hitch should be bolted securely to the car and installed by a
qualified technician. Do not use a hitch designed for temporary
installation and never use one that attaches only to the
bumper.
Trailer Brakes and Safety Chains
The Honda Automobile Division recommends that trailers
equipped with brakes should conform to any applicable federal
and state regulations. When using a trailer equipped with elec-
tric brakes, a trailer brake controller that connects to the car's
electrical system is recommended. Installing a brake controller
that connects to the car's brake hydraulic system could result
in brake fluid contamination or leaks. A safety chain must
always be used between the car and the trailer. Leave suffi-
cient slack in the chain so that it does not bind in sharp turns.
The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the
tongue from dropping to the ground.
Tires
Make sure your car's tires are properly inflated. Adjust tire
pressure to the recommended tire pressure indicated on the
label attached to the driver's door jamb. The trailer tires should
be of the proper size, load rating and inflated to the pressure
recommended by the trailer manufacturer.
Trailer Lights
Trailer lights must comply with federal, state and local regula-
tions.
See your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for
the correct type of lighting and wiring for your trailer. Check
for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each
time you hitch up.
A trailer lighting connector is provided behind the left garnish
by the taillight access door in the trunk. The wiring color codes
are described on the next page.
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