2009 Acura RDX Owner's Manual - Page 289

Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo (5)Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. (6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. Example 1 Max Load (870 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Cargo Weight (570 lbs) Example 2 Max Load (870 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) Cargo Weight (270 lbs) Before Driving Example 3 Max Load (870 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs) Cargo Weight (120 lbs) In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver's doorjamb. 285 2009 RDX