Acura 2011 MDX User Manual download pdf (Page 495)

Towing Speeds and Gears

Drive slower than normal in all

driving situations, and obey posted

speed limits for vehicles with trailers.

Use the D position when towing a

trailer on level roads. See ‘‘

Driving on

Hills

’’ for additional gear information.

When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.

g., camper), do not exceed 55 mph

(88 km/h). At higher speeds, the

trailer may sway or affect vehicle

handling.

If the automatic transmission fluid

temperature increases and exceeds

the specified limit, the A/T

temperature indicator comes on (see

page 70). You will also see a ‘‘A/T

TEMP HIGH’’ message on the multi-

information display.

Making Turns and Braking

Make turns more slowly and wider

than normal. The trailer tracks a

smaller arc than your vehicle, and it

can hit or run over something the

vehicle misses.

Allow more time and distance for

braking. Do not brake or turn

suddenly as this could cause the

trailer to jackknife or turn over.

Driving on Hills

When climbing hills, closely watch

your temperature gauge. If it nears

the red (Hot) mark, turn the air

conditioning off, reduce speed and, if

necessary, pull to the side of the road

to let the engine cool.

If you must stop when facing uphill,

use the foot brake or parking brake.

Do not try to hold the vehicle in place

by pressing on the accelerator, as

this can cause the automatic

transmission to overheat.

When driving down hills, reduce

your speed and shift down to S

position, or use the paddle shifters to

lower gear (3 or 2) in the S position.

When towing a trailer, do not ‘‘ride’’

the brakes, and remember, it takes

longer to slow down and stop when

towing a trailer.

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