Towing a trailer – Acura 2003 MDX - Owner's Manual User Manual
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Your MDX has been designed to tow
a trailer, as well as for carrying
passengers and their cargo.
To safely tow a trailer, you should
observe the load limits, use the
proper equipment, and follow the
guidelines in this section.
Be sure to read the
section on page
if you
plan to tow off paved surfaces.
The
maximum weight you can tow
depends on several factors. See
page
for limits for your towing
situation. Towing a load that is too
heavy can seriously affect your
vehicle’s handling and
performance.
The weight that
the tongue of a fully loaded trailer
puts on the hitch should be 5 to 10
percent of total trailer weight for
boat trailers, and 8 to 15 percent of
total trailer weight for all other
trailers. See page
for limits for
your towing situation.
Off-Highway
Guidelines
CONTINUED
Load Limits
Total Trailer Weight:
Tongue Load:
Towing a Trailer
Driving
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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.
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