2009 Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Page 443

Towing a Trailer and cause it to sway. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue load is: 4WD models: Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue load must not exceed: 4WD models: 6,096 lbs (2,765 kg) 2WD models: 2,921 lbs (1,325 kg) on the front axle 3,362 lbs (1,525 kg) 3,251 lbs (1,475 kg) on the rear axle 1 : Except LX models 2 : LX models 2WD models: 1 2 Driving 5,952 lbs (2,700 kg) Tongue Load The weight that the tongue of a fully loaded trailer puts on the hitch should be 5 to 10 percent of the total trailer weight for boat trailers, and 8 to 15 percent of total trailer weight for all other trailers. (See page 442 for limits for your towing situation). Too much tongue load reduces front-tire traction and steering control. Too little tongue load can make the trailer unstable 2,921 lbs (1,325 kg) on the front axle 3,196 lbs (1,450 kg) on the rear axle 2009 Pilot 439