Towing Your Vehicle; Towing A Trailer - Honda ODYSSEY 2018 Owner's Manual

DRIVING
Label example
The maximum load limit includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. Below are the steps
for determining the correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult the Owner's Manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo,
and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the
driver's doorjamb.
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Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load
1,340 lbs
(608 kg)
Example2
Max Load
1,340 lbs
(608 kg)

Towing Your Vehicle

This vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. Doing so may
damage the transmission.

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.honda.com (U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca (Canada) for more information.
Towing Load Limits
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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.
DRIVING
Passenger Weight Cargo Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs 1,040 lbs
(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) (472 kg)
Passenger Weight Cargo Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs 590 lbs
(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) (268 kg)
Total load
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