2012 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 497

Towing a Trailer Total Trailer Weight and Tongue Load Limits: Number of Occupantsᤳ 2 3 4 5 6 7 ᤳ Maximum Total Trailer Weight 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) 4,751 lbs (2,155 kg) 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) 4,250 lbs (1,928 kg) 3,999 lbs (1,814 kg) Towing is Not Recommended Maximum Tongue Loadᤳᤳ 500 lbs (227 kg) 470 lbs (213 kg) 370 lbs (168 kg) 276 lbs (125 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) ᤳᤳ The corresponding weight limits assume occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back, each occupant weighs 150 lbs (68 kg), and each has 15 lbs (7 kg) of cargo in the cargo area. Any additional weight, including cargo or accessories, reduces the maximum trailer weight and maximum tongue load. Never exceed the gross axle weight ratings (see page 487). Recommended tongue load should be 5 － 15% of the total trailer weight for boat trailers, and 8 － 15% of the total trailer weight for all other trailers. 490