1990 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 74

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Before Towing With the car and trailer completely loaded and parked on a level surface, confirm that the tongue loading is correct. If the car has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down attitude, check for improper cargo distribution. Check also for excessive cargo weight, worn suspension or other causes and correct the problem before driving. Be sure the cargo is secured so it will not shift while driving. Check that your rearview mirrors conform to any federal, state or local regulations. If not, install rearview mirrors designed for towing. Before towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and reversing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the technique. Towing Safety Stopping distance will be increased when towing a trailer. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at least two car lengths between you and the vehicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking which may cause trailer jackknifing and loss of control. Avoid jerky starts and sudden acceleration. If your car has a manual transmission, always start out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate engine rpm. Avoid rapid lane changing and sharp turns. The trailer could hit your car in a tight turn. Slow down before making a turn. Remember, the total length of your car plus trailer will require a wider turning circle. Crosswinds may adversely affect handling of your car and trailer. Use the rearview mirrors frequently to warn you of approaching large vehicles that may pass you causing your car and trailer to sway. When being passed, firmly grip the steering wheel and be prepared to reduce speed immediately but gradually. Never increase speed. Steer straight ahead. Towing a trailer in bad weather will magnify any difficulty in controlling the car caused by the weather itself. Avoid sudden maneuvers: slow down and use extra caution. Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable distance because of the added weight and length of your trailer. (cont'd)

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Before Towing
With the car and trailer completely loaded and parked on a
level surface, confirm that the tongue loading is correct. If the
car has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down attitude, check for
improper cargo distribution. Check also for excessive cargo
weight, worn suspension or other causes and correct the pro-
blem before driving.
Be sure the cargo is secured so it will not shift while driving.
Check that your rearview mirrors conform to any federal, state
or local regulations. If not, install rearview mirrors designed for
towing.
Before towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and revers-
ing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the
technique.
Stopping distance will be increased when towing a trailer.
For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at least two car
lengths between you and the vehicle ahead. Avoid sudden
braking which may cause trailer jackknifing and loss of
control.
Avoid jerky starts and sudden acceleration. If your car has a
manual transmission, always start out in first gear and
release the clutch at moderate engine rpm.
Avoid rapid lane changing and sharp turns. The trailer could
hit your car in a tight turn. Slow down before making a turn.
Remember, the total length of your car plus trailer will re-
quire a wider turning circle.
Crosswinds may adversely affect handling of your car and
trailer. Use the rearview mirrors frequently to warn you of
approaching large vehicles that may pass you causing your
car and trailer to sway. When being passed, firmly grip the
steering wheel and be prepared to reduce speed immediate-
ly but gradually. Never increase speed. Steer straight ahead.
Towing a trailer in bad weather will magnify any difficulty in
controlling the car caused by the weather itself. Avoid sud-
den maneuvers: slow down and use extra caution.
Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing requires
considerable distance because of the added weight and
length of your trailer.
Towing Safety
(cont'd)