Acura 2008 RL User Manual download pdf (Page 384)

Always use safety chains when you

tow a trailer. Make sure the chains

are secured to the trailer and hitch,

and that they cross under the tongue

and can catch the trailer if it

becomes unhitched. Leave enough

slack to allow the trailer to turn

corners easily, but do not let the

chains drag on the ground.

Acura recommends that any trailer

having a total weight of 1,000 lbs

(450 kg) or more be equipped with

its own electric or surge-type brakes.

If you choose electric brakes, be

sure they are electronically actuated.

Do not attempt to tap into your

vehicle’s hydraulic system. No

matter how successful it may seem,

any attempt to attach trailer brakes

to your vehicle’s hydraulic system

will lower braking effectiveness and

create a potential hazard.

Seeyourtrailerdealerorrental

agency for more information on

installing electric brakes.

Trailer lights and equipment must

comply with federal, state/province,

and local regulations. Check with

your local trailer sales or rental

agencies for the requirements in the

area where you plan to tow, and use

only equipment designed for your

vehicle.

Since lighting and wiring vary by

trailer type and brand, you should

have a qualified technician install a

suitable connector between the

vehicle and the trailer. Improper

equipment or installation can cause

damage to your vehicle’s electrical

system and affect your vehicle

warranty.

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