Acura 2003 MDX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 276)

Too much tongue load reduces front-
tire traction and steering control.
Too little tongue load can make the
trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
The GCWR must be reduced 2
percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
The maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is
9700 lbs (4410 kg) with the proper
hitch and fluid coolers (See page
for information about fluid
coolers.) The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo
and the tongue load is 5730 lbs (2600
kg).
The maximum allowable weights on
the vehicle axles are 2890 lbs (1310
kg) on the front axle, and 2945 lbs
(1335 kg) on the rear axle.
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR):
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR):
Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR):
Towing a Trailer
Driving 272
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