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To achieve a proper tongue load,

start by loading 60 % of the load

toward the front of the trailer and

40 % toward the rear, then re-adjust

the load as needed.

The maximum allowable weight of

the vehicle, all occupants, all

accessories, all cargo, and the

tongue load is: 4,980 lbs (2,260 kg)

The maximum allowable weight of

the vehicle axles are: 2,680 lbs

(1,215 kg) on the front axle, and

2,380 lbs (1,080 kg) on the rear

axle.

Towing generally requires a variety

of supplemental equipment,

depending on the size of your trailer,

how much load you are towing, and

where you tow. To ensure the best

quality, we recommend that you

purchase Acura equipment

whenever possible.

Discuss your needs with your trailer

sales or rental agency, and follow the

guidelines in the rest of this section.

Also make sure that all equipment is

properly installed and maintained,

and that it meets federal, state,

province, and local regulations.

Any hitch used on your vehicle must

be properly bolted to the underbody.

Thebestwaytoconfirmthatall

loads are within limits is to check

them at a public scale. For public

scales in your area, check your local

phone book, or contact your trailer

dealer or rental agency for

assistance.

If you cannot get to a public scale,

you can estimate the total trailer

weight by adding the weight of your

trailer (as quoted by the

manufacturer) with everything in or

on the trailer.

If you normally pull the same load

each time you tow a trailer, you can

use a suitable scale or a special

tongue load gauge to check the

tongue load the first time you set up

a towing combination (a fully loaded

vehicle and trailer), then recheck the

tongue load whenever the conditions

change.

Checking Loads Towing Equipment and

Accessories

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR):

Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR):

Towing a Trailer

Hitches

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