Honda Jazz Owner's Manual page 273

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Towing a Trailer (European models)
For example, if the trailer and its
load weigh 225 kg (500 lbs), the
trailer nose load should be 22.5 kg
(50 lbs). Adjust trailer's luggage to
change the trailer nose load. Start
by putting approximately
60 percent of the luggage toward
the front and 40 percent toward
the rear. With a trailer package of
more than 700 kg (1,550 lbs), you
may need to adjust the luggage
weight toward the rear. Never
load the trailer so the back is
heavier than the front. This takes
weight off your vehicle's rear axle
and reduces traction.
The maximum permissible weight
must not exceed the specified limit
as shown on page 389
The maximum permissible weight
is total weight of the vehicle,
driver, passengers, luggage and
towbar.
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Driving
The maximum towing weight
must not exceed the specified limit
as shown on page
This weight will be estimated on
normal driving below 1,000 meters
elevation.
If you tow a trailer in mountainous
conditions, remember to reduce
10% of the combined vehicle and
trailer weights from the maximum
towing weight for every 1,000
meters of elevation.
Please consider that the instal-
lation of optionals (and trailer nose
load when towing a trailer) will
reduce the loading capacity.
.
Towing a load that is too heavy can
seriously affect your vehicle's
handling and performance. It can
also damage the engine and
drivetrain.
389 .
Exceeding load limits or
improperly loading your
vehicle and trailer can cause
a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Check the loading of your
vehicle and trailer carefully
before starting to drive.