- HONDA 2008 Odyssey Automobile Owner's Manual

Honda 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 vehicles 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 the
requirements for the areas where
you plan to tow, and use only
equipment designed for your vehicle.
Your vehicle has a trailer lighting
connector behind the right side
panel in the cargo area. Refer to the
drawing above for the purpose of
each pin.
Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights
Towing a Trailer
400
GROUND
SMALL LIGHTS
LEFT TURN SIGNAL
RIGHT TURN
SIGNAL
SMALL LIGHTS
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