2003 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 226

Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome 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. 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 If you tow more than 8 hours in one day, you should repeat the above procedure at least every 8 hours. (when you stop for fuel, etc.) Severe automatic transmission damage will occur if the vehicle is shif ted f rom reverse to neutral and then towed with the drive wheels on the ground. If you tow a CR-V with an automatic transmission, the transmission fluid must be changed every two years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I), and make sure the steering wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin towing. Failure to f ollow the above instructions exactly will result in severe automatic transmission damage. If you cannot shif t the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be transported on a f lat-bed truck or trailer. Driving 225