2000 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 176

Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Your CR-V can be towed behind a motorhome at legal highway speeds up to 65 mph (100 km/h). Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h). Otherwise, severe transmission damage will occur. To avoid damage to the 4WD system, it must be towed with all four wheels on the ground (flat towing). When purchasing a tow bar, make sure you select a reputable manufacturer and installer. Follow the manufacturer's attachment instructions carefully. After attaching the tow bar to your motorhome, do the following to prepare your CR-V for "flat towing": 5-speed Manual Transmission Shift the transmission to Neutral. Leave the key in the ignition switch and the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) so the steering wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off so you do not run down the battery. Automatic Transmission Start the engine. Press on the brake pedal. Shift the lever through all the positions (P, R, N, D, 2,1) Shift to D, then to N. Let the engine run for three minutes, then turn off the engine. Release the parking brake. When preparing to tow your CR-V, check the transmission fluid level (see page 207 ). Maintaining the correct level is very important. Do not overfill. Do the following every day immediately before you begin towing. Follow the procedure exactly. Otherwise, severe automatic transmission damage will occur. Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) so the steering wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off so you do not run down the battery. Extended Towing Make sure the transmission is filled to the correct level (see page 208). Do not overfill. Release the parking brake. Driving If you tow more than 300 miles (500 km) in one day, you should repeat the above procedure at least every 300 miles (500 km), (when you stop for fuel, etc.)