Driving Safely With A Trailer - Acura 2010 RDX Owner's Manual

Towing a Trailer
The trailer has been properly
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serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within
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limits.
The hitch, safety chains, and any
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other attachments are secure.
All items in or on the trailer are
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properly secured and cannot shift
while you drive.
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The lights and brakes on your
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vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
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properly inflated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
2010 RDX

Driving Safely With a Trailer

The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will affect your
vehicle's handling and performance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
For your safety and the safety of
others, take time to practice driving
maneuvers before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
in this section.