2011 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 595

Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights RIGHT TURN SIGNAL B BACKUP LIGHT 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. There are two common types of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Surge brakes are common for boat trailers, since the brakes will get wet. 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. See your trailer dealer or rental agency for more information on installing electric brakes. TRAILER HAZARD LIGHT SMALL LIGHT STOP LIGHT B SMALL LIGHT LEFT TURN SIGNAL BACKUP LIGHT Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local regulations. Check with your local trailer dealer or rental agency for the requirements in the area where you plan to tow, and use only equipment designed for your vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with a connector to install an optional trailer lighting connector that mates with your vehicle. You can get this optional connector from your dealer. Refer to the above illustration for wiring information. 592 2011 Odyssey