towing capacity Acura MDX 2005 Owner's Manual

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Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
1,158 lbs (525 kg).
The resulting f igure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
For example, if there will be f ive
150 lbs (70 kg) occupants in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
408 lbs (175 kg).
5 150 lbs (70 kg) = 750 lbs
(350 kg)
1,158 lbs (525 kg) 750 lbs (350 kg)
= 408 lbs (175 kg) Determine the combined weight
of accessories, luggage, and cargo
beingloadedinthevehicle.The
weight may not saf ely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4
[408 lbs (175 kg) in this example].
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle. Locate the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 1,158
lbs (525 kg)’’ on your vehicle’s
placard (on the driver’s doorjamb).
To determine the correct cargo and
luggage load limit: The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 1,158 lbs (525 kg). This f igure
includes the total weight of all
occupants, cargo, and accessories,
and the tongue load if you are towing
a trailer.
If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, the load f rom your trailer
will be transf erred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
1.
2. 3.
4.
5.6.
Carrying Cargo
Load Limits
194
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

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XM Satellite Radio .118
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .259
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 286
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Unleaded Gasoline .186
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 239
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Vanity Mirror .103
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 194
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Vehicle Dimensions .284
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 282
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .211
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VSA System Indicator . 65,211
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VSA Activation Indicator . 65,211
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VSA Of f Switch .214
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Vehicle Storage .258
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Ventilation .108
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VIN .282
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Viscosity, Oil .237
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VTM-4 Lock .204 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages .297
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 241
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Level Indicator .63
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Operation .71
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Wrench .263
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 92
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield ...................................
Def roster .109
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Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .250
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Operation .71
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .73
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Worn Tires .253
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 274: U.S. and Canada only
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