Towing Weight Limits - Honda 2008 Ridgeline Owner's Manual

Your vehicle has been designed to
tow a trailer, as well as carrying
passengers and their cargo. To
safely tow a trailer, you should
carefully observe the load limits (see
page 191 ), use the proper equipment,
and follow the guidelines in this
section.
Be sure to read the
Off-Highway
Driving Guidelines section on page
232 if you 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.
Load Limits
Total Trailer Weight
The maximum weight of the trailer
and everything in or on it depends on
the number of occupants in your
vehicle and the type of trailer being
towed (see page 219 ).
Towing a load that is too heavy can
seriously affect your vehicle's
handling and performance.

Towing Weight Limits

Tongue Load
The weight that the tongue of a fully-
loaded trailer puts on the hitch
should follow the recommended load
guidelines (see page 219 ). Too
much tongue load reduces front-tire
traction and steering control. Too
little tongue load can make the
trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
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