Towing A Trailer - Acura MDX 2015 Owner's Manual

DrIvING
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max load
1,173 lbs
(532 kg)
Example2
Max load
1,173 lbs
(532 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 manual.
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.
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Passenger weight Cargo weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs 873 lbs
(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) (396 kg)
Passenger weight Cargo weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs 423 lbs
(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) (192 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 on the Owner
Information CD or visit owners.acura.com for more information.
Towing Load Limits
Total trailer weight
Do not exceed the maximum allowable weight of the
trailer, cargo, and everything in or on it shown in the table
below.
Towing loads in excess of this can seriously affect vehicle
handling and performance and can damage the engine and
drivetrain.
Number of 4WD models with
occupants ATF cooler without ATF cooler
2 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
3 4,750 lbs (2,155 kg)
4 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg)
5 4,250 lbs (1,928 kg)
6 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
7 Towing not recommended
Each weight limit is calculated based on the following conditions:
• Occupants ll seats from the front of the vehicle to the back
• Each occupant weights 150 lbs (68 kg)
• Each occupant has 15 lbs (7 kg) of cargo in the cargo area
Any additional weight, cargo, or accessories reduce the maximum trailer weight and
maximum tongue load.
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Total load
4WD models
2WD models
3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg)
3,250 lbs (1,474 kg) 3,250 lbs (1,474 kg)
3,000 lbs (1,361 kg) 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)
2,750 lbs (1,247 kg) 2,750 lbs (1,247 kg)
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
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