towing Acura MDX 2002 Owner's Manual

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Acura MDX 2002  Owners Manual 2002 MDX Online Reference Owners Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. 
For a printed owners manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.

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Acura MDX 2002  Owners Manual Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the dr

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Acura MDX 2002  Owners Manual This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking

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Acura MDX 2002  Owners Manual Your MDX has been designed to tow
a trailer, as well as f or carrying
passengers and their cargo.
To saf ely tow a trailer, you should
observe the load limits, use the
proper equipment, and f ollow th

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Acura MDX 2002  Owners Manual Too much tongue load reduces f ront-
tire traction and steering control.
Too little tongue load can make the
trailer unstable and cause it to sway.The GCWR must be reduced 2
percent f or every 1,000 f

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Acura MDX 2002  Owners Manual Î
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ÎNumber of
Occupants 2
3
4
5
6
7 T owing is Not Recommended
Number of
Occupants 2
3
4
5
6
7 T owing is Not Recommended Equipped with transmission cooler and power steering f luid cooler.
Max

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Acura MDX 2002  Owners Manual Thebestwaytoconfirmthatall
loads are within limits is to check
them at a public scale.
To help ensure a saf e drive to a scale,
or if you cannot get to a public scale
to check the weights of your rig,

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Acura MDX 2002  Owners Manual Thebestwaytoconfirmthatyour
vehicle and trailer loads are within
limits is to have them checked at a
public scale. The vehicle and trailer
should be f ully loaded, and all
occupants should stay in the

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Acura MDX 2002  Owners Manual Check the gross combined weight. Check the weight of the hitchedtrailer. Write this number down.Check the weight of the unhitched
trailer. Limit: See page .
Calculate the tongue load.
Subtract the wei

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Acura MDX 2002  Owners Manual Discuss any additional needs with
your trailer sales or rental agency,
and make sure all equipment is
properly installed and maintained.
Since local requirements may vary,
check with appropriate state
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