2009 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 378

Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer 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. D3 is the proper shift lever position to use when towing a trailer in hilly terrain. (See ''Driving on Hills'' on the next page 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. When driving uphill and downhill, use the Sequential SportShift mode to provide the proper engine power and engine braking on each gear. Select fourth, third, second, or first gear, depending on the vehicle speeds and road condition. Do not use fifth gear. The recommended speed range for each gear position is shown in the table. Gear position 1 2 3 4 Speed range 0 － 19 mph (0 － 30 km/h) 19 － 31 mph (30 － 50 km/h) 31 － 41 mph (50 － 65 km/h) over 41 mph (over 65 km/h) If the automatic transmission fluid temperature increases and exceeds the specified limit, the A/T temperature indicator comes on (see page 68). You will also see a ''A/T TEMP HIGH'' message on the multiinformation 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. 374 2009 MDX