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Braking System, Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Wear Indicators Anti-lock Brakes You will feel a pulsation in the brake If the brake pads need replacing, you Standard on EX models pedal when the ABS activates, and will hear a distinctive, metallic The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) you may hear some noise. This is screeching sound when you apply helps prevent the brakes from normal: it is the ABS rapidly the brake pedal. If you do not have locking up and helps you retain pumpingthebrakes.Ondry the brake pads replaced, they will steering control by pumping the pavement, you will need to press on screech all the time. It is normal for brakes rapidly, much faster than a thebrakepedalveryhardbeforethe the brakes to occasionally squeal or person can do it. ABS activates. However, you may squeak when you apply them. feel the ABS activate immediately if The ABS also balances the front-to- you are trying to stop on snow or ice. rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

You should never pump the brake pedal; this defeats the purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS work for you by always keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal as you steer away from the hazard. This is sometimes referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’

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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

ABS IndicatorIf the ABS indicator and the brake ABS will not prevent a skid that system indicator come on together, results from changing direction ABS INDICATOR and the parking brake is fully abruptly, such as trying to take a released, the front-to-rear braking corner too fast or making a sudden distribution system may also be shut lane change. Always drive at a safe, down. prudent speed for the road and weather conditions. Test your brakes as instructed on page194 . If the brakes feel normal, ABS cannot prevent a loss of drive slowly and have your vehicle stability. Always steer moderately repaired by your Honda dealer as when you are braking hard. Severe soon as possible. Avoid sudden hard or sharp steering wheel movement braking which could cause the rear can still cause your vehicle to veer wheels to lock up and possibly lead into oncoming traffic or off the road. The ABS is self-checking each time to a loss of control. the vehicle is started and moved. A vehicle with ABS may require a The ABS indicator will come on if Important Safety Reminders longer distance to stop on loose or anything goes wrong. If the ABS ABS does not reduce the time or uneven surfaces, such as gravel or indicator comes on, the brakes still distance it takes to stop the snow, than a vehicle without anti- work like a conventional system, but vehicle; it only helps with steering lock. Slow down and allow a greater without anti-lock. You should have a control during braking. You should distance between vehicles under dealer inspect your vehicle as soon always maintain a safe following those conditions. as possible. distance from other vehicles.

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Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle has been designed To achieve a proper tongue load, primarily to carry passengers and start by loading 60 percent of the their cargo. You can use it to tow a Exceeding any load limit or load toward the front of the trailer trailer if you carefully observe the improperly loading your vehicle and 40 percent toward the rear, then load limits, use the proper equipment, and trailer can cause a crash in re-adjust the load as needed. and follow the guidelines in this which you can be seriously hurt section. or killed. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) － The maximum Be sure to read the Driving Off- Check the loading of your allowable weight of the vehicle, all Highway Guidelines section on page vehicle and trailer carefully occupants, all cargo and the tongue 143 if you plan to tow off paved beforestartingtodrive. load is 4,450 lbs (2,020 kg). surfaces. Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) － The maximum allowable weight on the vehicle axles are 2,300 lbs (1,045 kg) on the front axle, and 2,205 lbs (1,000 kg) on the rear axle.

Thebestwaytoconfirmthatall loads are within limits is to check them at a public scale.

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Towing a Trailer

Total Trailer Weight: The total weight of the trailer and everything loaded in it must not exceed 1,500 lbs (680 kg). Towing a load that is too heavy can seriously affect your vehicle’s handling and performance. It can also damage the engine and drivetrain.

Tongue Load: Theweightthatthe tongue of a fully-loaded trailer puts on the hitch should be approximately 10 percent of the trailer weight. Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway. Too much tongue load reduces front- tire traction and steering control.

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Towing a Trailer

Towing Equipment and Trailer Lights If you use a non-Honda trailer Accessories lighting harness and converter, you Towing generally requires a variety GROUND BACK-UP LEFT TURN can get the connector and pins that (BLACK) LIGHT SIGNAL of supplemental equipment. To (WHITE/ (GREEN/RED) mate with the connector in your ensure the best quality, we BLACK) vehicle from your Honda dealer. recommend that you purchase Honda equipment whenever possible. Connector－ 98530-00006-00 Discuss any additional needs with Terminal Kit－ 07JAZ-001-030A your trailer sales or rental agency, and make sure all equipment is Trailer Brakes properly installed, maintained, and RIGHT TURN BRAKE Honda requires that any trailer with also meets state regulations. SIGNAL LIGHT a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (455 (GREEN/ (WHITE/ TAILLIGHT YELLOW) BLACK) (RED/YELLOW) kg) or more has its own brakes. Hitches Any hitch used on your vehicle must Check trailer light requirements for There are two common types of be properly bolted to the underbody. the areas where you plan to tow. trailer brakes: surge and electric. Surge brakes are common for boat Safety Chains Your vehicle has a trailer lighting trailers, since the brakes will get wet. Always use safety chains. Make sure connector located behind the right they are secured to both the trailer side panel in the cargo area. Refer to Electric brakes must be and hitch, and that they cross under thedrawingaboveforthewiring electronically actuated. Do not the tongue so they can catch the color code and purpose of each pin. attempt to tap into your vehicle’s trailer if it becomes unhitched. hydraulic system. See your brake Leave enough slack to allow the manufacturer for more information trailer to turn corners easily, but do on installing electric brakes. not let the chains drag on the ground. CONTINUED

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Towing a Trailer

Trailer Mirrors Pre-Tow Checklist The lights and brakes on your Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before vehicle and the trailer are working require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the properly. towing a trailer. Even if they don’t, following: you should install special mirrors if Your vehicle tires and spare are you cannot clearly see behind you, or The vehicle has been properly properly inflated (see page 172 ), if the trailer creates a blind spot. serviced, and the tires, brakes, and the trailer tires and spare are suspension, and cooling system inflated as recommended by the Askyourtrailersalesorrental are in good operating condition. trailer maker. agency if any other items are recommended or required for your If you tow frequently, follow the towing situation. Severe Conditions maintenance schedule.

The trailer has been properly serviced and is in good condition.

All weights and loads are within limits (see page 136 ).

Thehitch,safetychains,andany other attachments are secure.

Allitemsonandinthetrailerare properly secured and cannot shift while you drive.

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Trailer Driving Tips

Driving Safely With a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears Driving on Hills The added weight, length, and Drive slower than normal in all When climbing hills, closely watch height of a trailer will affect your driving situations, and obey posted your temperature gauge. If it nears vehicle’s handling and performance, speed limits for vehicles with trailers. the red mark, turn the air so driving with a trailer requires If you have an automatic conditioning off, reduce speed and, if some special driving skills and transmission, use overdrive (O/D) necessary, pull to the side of the techniques. when towing a trailer on level roads. road to let the engine cool. Turn off the overdrive (O/D) mode Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof when towing a trailer in hilly terrain. If the automatic transmission shifts others,taketimetopracticedriving (see ‘‘ Driving on Hills’’ in the next frequently between 3rd and 4th maneuvers before heading for the column for additional gear gears while going up a hill, turn off open road, and follow the guidelines information.) the overdrive (O/D) mode (see page discussed below. 129 ). Making Turns and Braking Make turns more slowly and wider Ifyoumuststopwhenfacinguphill, than normal. The trailer tracks a use the foot brake or parking brake. smaller arc than your vehicle, and it Do not try to hold the vehicle in canhitorrunoversomethingthe placebypressingontheaccelerator, vehicle misses. Allow more time and as this can cause the automatic distance for braking. Do not brake or transmission to overheat. turn suddenly as this could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn over.

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Trailer Driving Tips

Backing Up Parking Always drive slowly and have Follow all normal precautions when someone guide you when backing up. parking, including firmly setting the Grip thebottom of the steering parking brake and putting the wheel; then turn the wheel to the left transmission in Park (automatic) or to get the trailer to move to the left, in 1st or Reverse (manual). Also, andturnthewheelrighttomovethe place wheel chocks at each of the trailer to the right. trailer’s tires.

Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting When driving down hills, reduce Crosswinds and air turbulence your speed and shift down to 3rd caused by passing trucks can disrupt gear on the manual transmission, your steering and cause trailer and turn off the overdrive (O/D) swaying. When being passed by a mode on the automatic transmission. large vehicle, keep a constant speed Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes. and steer straight ahead. Do not try to make quick steering or braking Remember: It will take longer to corrections. slow down and stop when towing atrailer.

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