2009 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 373
2009 Acura MDX Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Accessories Towing generally requires a variety of supplemental equipment. To ensure the best quality, we recommend that you purchase Acura equipment whenever possible. 6. Check the weight of the hitched trailer. Write this number down. 7. Check the weight of the unhitched trailer. Limit: See page 366. 8. Calculate the tongue load. Subtract the weight in step 6 from the weight in step 7. Limit: See page 366. Recommended: see page 364. Range: 5-10% for boat trailers 8-15% for other trailers Your dealer offers a trailer package that includes a hitch, a ball mount, and a wiring harness. Discuss any additional needs with your trailer sales or rental agency, and make sure all equipment is properly installed, maintained, and also meets state, federal, province, and local regulations. Driving CONTINUED 2009 MDX 369