2004 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 163

Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Automatic Transmission Extended Towing INTERIOR FUSE BOX When towing your CR-V for long periods, remove the 7.5A Accessory/ Radio fuse to reduce drain on battery. This fuse in located in the interior fuse box and is shown as number 8 below. Only remove the fuse after you have performed the transmission shifting procedure, and the key is in the ACCESSORY (I) position. Store the fuse in an obvious location (center tray, coin pockets, etc) as a reminder to re-install the fuse before driving the vehicle. NOTICE: This f use MUST be reinstalled bef ore driving the vehicle. Failure to re-install the f use may allow you to remove the key with the transmission in gear. ACC/RADIO FUSE 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. 158 Driving