2008 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 221

Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing Weight Limits Your vehicle has been designed to tow a trailer, as well as carrying passengers and their cargo. To safely tow a trailer, you should carefully observe the load limits (see page 191 ), use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section. Be sure to read the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on page 232 if you plan to tow off paved surfaces. Total Trailer Weight Tongue Load Load Limits Driving Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Check the loading of your vehicle and trailer carefully before starting to drive. The maximum weight of the trailer and everything in or on it depends on the number of occupants in your vehicle and the type of trailer being towed (see page 219 ). Towing a load that is too heavy can seriously affect your vehicle's handling and performance. The weight that the tongue of a fullyloaded trailer puts on the hitch should follow the recommended load guidelines (see page 219 ). Too much tongue load reduces front-tire traction and steering control. Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway. 217 2008 Ridgeline