Towing A Trailer - Acura RDX 2018 Owner's Manual

DRIVING
Load limits example
Example 1
Max load
870 lbs
(395 kg)
Example 2
Max load
870 lbs
(395 kg)
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this guide.
The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory, and does not need to be
adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area or pull a
trailer, have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qualified technician.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle
needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
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Passenger weight Cargo weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs 570 lbs
(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) (259 kg)
Passenger weight Cargo weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs 120 lbs (55 kg)
(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. See the Owner's Manual at owners.
acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada) for more information.
Towing Load Limits
Total trailer weight
Maximum allowable weight of the trailer, cargo,
and everything in or on it must not exceed 1,500
lbs (680 kg). Towing loads in excess of this can
seriously affect vehicle handling and performance
and can damage the engine and drivetrain.
Tongue load
The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded trailer
on the hitch should be approximately 10% of the
total trailer weight.
• Excessive tongue load reduces front tire traction
and steering control. Too little tongue load can
make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
• To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60% of the load toward the
front of the trailer and 40% toward the rear. Readjust the load as needed.
WARNING
Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can
cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to
drive.
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve
the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
DRIVING
Total load
Tongue load
Tongue Load
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emissions is dependent on several
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