Yes—you can safely flat tow your Honda Element
behind a motorhome or RV. However, do not exceed speeds over 65 mph (100 km/h) to avoid damaging the 4WD system. When looking for a tow bar, ensure you purchase from a reputable manufacturer and installer and follow the manufacturer’s attachment instructions carefully. Once the tow bar is attached to your RV, here’s what you need to do to prepare your Element.
For a 5-speed manual transmission:
Ensure the transmission is filled to the correct level.
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission into neutral.
Leave the key in the ignition switch and the ignition switch in ACCESSORY—this ensures the steering wheel doesn’t lock.
Ensure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned OFF to avoid draining the battery.
For an automatic transmission:
Ensure the transmission is full of fluid
Do the following every day immediately before you begin towing:
Press on the brake pedal.
Shift the lever through all the positions (P, R, N, D, 2, 1). Then shift into D and then into N.
Let the engine run for three minutes, then turn off the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY to ensure the steering wheel doesn’t lock.
Ensure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned OFF to avoid draining the battery.
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