Towing A Trailer - Acura 2001 MDX User Manual

Towing a Trailer

Your MDX has been designed to tow
a trailer, as well as for carrying
passengers and their cargo.
To safely tow a trailer, you should
observe the load limits, use the
proper equipment, and follow the
guidelines in this section.
Be sure to read the
Off-Highway
section on page
Guidelines
plan to tow off paved surfaces.
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.
226
Driving
Load Limits
240 if you
Total Trailer Weight:
maximum weight you can tow
depends on several factors. See
page 228
situation. Towing a load that is too
heavy can seriously affect your
vehicle's handling and
performance.
The
for limits for your towing
Tongue Load: The weight that
the tongue of a fully loaded trailer
puts on the hitch should be 5 to 10
percent of total trailer weight for
boat trailers, and 8 to 15 percent of
total trailer weight for all other
trailers. See page 228 for limits for
your towing situation.