Towing a trailer – Acura 2004 MDX - Owner's Manual User Manual
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Check trailer light requirements for
the areas where you plan to tow.
To get to your vehicle’s trailer
lighting connector, open the tailgate,
remove the cargo cover, then
remove the rear panel trim. The
connector is on the left side. We
recommend that you have your
Acura dealer install an Acura wiring
harness and converter.
If you use a non-Acura trailer
lighting harness and converter, you
can get the mating connector and
pins that mate with the connector in
your vehicle from your Acura dealer.
When towing a trailer, we
recommend that you carry a full-size
spare wheel and tire for your vehicle
and trailer. See page
for proper
tire size, page
for how to store a
full size wheel and tire, and page
for information on changing a
flat tire.
Remember to unhitch the trailer
before changing a flat. Ask your
trailer sales or rental agency where
and how to store the trailer’s spare
tire.
For your safety and the safety of
others, take time to practice driving
maneuvers before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
below.
Avoid towing a trailer during your
vehicle’s first 600 miles (1,000 km).
Drive slower than normal in all
driving conditions.
Make turns more slowly and wider
than normal. The trailer has a
smaller arc and it can hit or run
over something the vehicle misses.
Allow more time and distance for
braking. Do not brake or turn
suddenly
the trailer could
jackknife or turn over.
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Trailer Lights
Spare Tires
Towing a Trailer
Driving
Driving Saf ely With a Trailer
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GROUND
(BLACK)
RIGHT TURN
SIGNAL
(GREEN/
YELLOW)
TAILLIGHT
(RED/
BLACK)
BRAKE
LIGHT
(WHITE/
BLACK)
LEFT TURN
SIGNAL
(GREEN/
BLUE)
BACK-UP
LIGHT
(GREEN/
BLACK)
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