2005 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 168

Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Automatic Transmission Extended Towing 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. Extended Towing When towing your vehicle for long periods, remove the 15 A Front Accessory Power Socket fuse to reduce drain on battery. This fuse in located in the interior fuse box and is shown as number 18 below. INTERIOR FUSE BOX FRONT ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET FUSE tray, coin pockets, etc) as a reminder to re-install the fuse before driving the vehicle. 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.) This f use MUST be re-installed bef ore driving the vehicle. Failure to re-install the f use may allow you to remove the key with the transmission in gear. 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. 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. 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 166