Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Manual page 358

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How to weigh the trailer loads using the public scale
Check each weight in the order indicated as shown.
Refer to the table on the right for each weight's limit except for the tongue load.
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1. Front gross axle weight.
2. Gross vehicle weight.
3. Rear gross axle weight.
• If you cannot weigh the rear axle, subtract 1 from 2.
• The maximum gross combined weight (4) decreases by 2% for every 1,000 feet
(305 meters) of elevation.
• To calculate the tongue load, subtract 5 from 6.
• Refer to the trailer owner's manual for additional information.
4. Gross combined weight.
5. Hitched trailer weight.
6. Unhitched trailer weight.
uuTowing a TraileruTowing Preparation
1How to weigh the trailer loads using the public scale
Fully load the vehicle and trailer. An attendant who
watches the scale is needed as all occupants should
stay in the vehicle.
Weight limit for 2WD models
Front gross axle
Gross vehicle
Rear gross axle
Gross combined
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and then
measure the tongue load with an appropriate scale or
tongue gauge or estimate it based on cargo
distribution.
Continued
4WD models
2,811 lbs 2,910 lbs
(1,275 kg) (1,320 kg)
5,368 lbs 5,677 lbs
(2,435 kg) (2,575 kg)
2,734 lbs 2,965 lbs
(1,240 kg) (1,345 kg)
8,036 lbs 9,833 lbs
(3,645 kg) (4,460 kg)
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