Acura 2013 MDX - Manual (Page 492)

Your vehicle has been designed
primarily to carry passengers and
their cargo. You can also use it to tow
a trailer if you carefully observe the
load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the guidelines
in this section.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
blind spot information system (BSI),
do not use it when towing a trailer.
For more information see page
482 .
Break-In Period
Avoid towing a trailer during your
vehicle's first 600 miles (1,000 km)
(see page
422 ).
Be sure to read the Off-Highway
Driving Guidelines section on page
500 if you plan to tow off paved
surfaces.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
trailer stability assist to help stabilize
the vehicle/trailer combination by
reducing the vehicle speed. For more
information, see page
498 .
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 Limit
Total Trailer Weight
The maximum allowable 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
490 ).
Towing a trailer that is too heavy can
seriously affect your vehicle's
handling and performance. It can also
damage the engine and drivetrain.
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