2011 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 444

Towing a Trailer 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. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue load is: U.S. models 5,050 lbs (2,290 kg) Canadian models 2,290 kg Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The maximum allowable weight at the vehicle axles is: U.S. models 2,690 lbs (1,220 kg) on the front axle 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) on the rear axle Canadian models 1,225 kg on the front axle 1,085 kg on the rear axle Checking Loads The best way to confirm that all 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. 438