2010 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 309

Towing a Trailer Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by passing trucks can disrupt your steering and cause the trailer to sway. When being passed by a large vehicle, keep a constant speed, and steer straight ahead. Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections. Backing Up Do not park on an incline unless it is unavoidable. If you must park on an incline, follow the steps below to help prevent the vehicle and trailer from rolling and possibly injuring someone. 1. Turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, and away from the curb on an uphill. 2. With the foot brake fully pressed, have someone place wheel chocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. Firmly apply the parking brake before you put the transmission in Park. This keeps the vehicle from putting pressure on the parking mechanism in the transmission. It also makes it easier to move the shift lever out of Park when you want to drive away. Retrieving a Boat If the vehicle's tires slip when retrieving a boat from the water, shift to first gear, and turn on VTM-4 lock (see page 276 ). Disengage VTM-4 lock as soon as the boat is out of the water to prevent damage to the VTM-4 system. Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency, see page 383 . Always drive slowly and have someone guide you when backing up. Grip the bottom of the steering wheel, then turn the wheel to the left to get the trailer to move to the left. Turn the wheel to the right to move the trailer to the right. Parking Driving When parking on level ground, follow all normal precautions (see page 286 ) including putting the transmission in Park, and firmly setting the parking brake. 305 2010 Ridgeline