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Improperly loading your car
and trailer can seriously affect
its steering and braking per-
formance, causing a crash in
which you can be seriously
injured.
Check the loading of your car
and trailer carefully before
starting to drive.
The best way to confirm that your
total towing package is within these
specifications is to get it weighed.
Load the car and trailer as you
normally would while towing, and
take them to a public scale. Have
them check the total weight and the
weight at each axle, then compare
them to the specifications.
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Trailer Hitches
Your Acura dealer, or the Acura
Customer Relations Office, can give
you advice on the proper hitch for
your car. Never use a hitch that
mounts only to the rear bumper. The
bumper is not designed to handle
that type of load. The hitch should
bolt to the underbody of the car and
distribute the load over a wide area.
Always have a trailer hitch installed
by a qualified technician.
NOTICE
A trailer hitch that is not adequate for
the size of the trailer, or a hitch that
is improperly installed, can cause
damage to the underside of your car.
Towing a Trailer
Mirrors
Many states have laws requiring
special outside mirrors when you are
towing a trailer. Check the laws in
your state. You may want to install
mirrors, even if they are not required.
Hook up the trailer and see how
much it obscures your ability to see
behind you with the standard
mirrors. If you cannot see directly
behind you, or have a large blind spot
next to the trailer or the car, you
should install mirrors intended for
towing.
Driving
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