load capacity ACURA RL 2012 Owners Manual

µ·
µThe resulting f igure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be
f ive 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs.
(1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 lbs.)
Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not saf ely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
If yourvehiclewillbetowinga
trailer, 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. Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
XXX kg or XXX lbs. Locate the statement ‘‘The
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.’’ on your vehicle’s
placard. Steps f or Determining Correct Load
Limit The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See Tire And Loading Inf ormation
label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
Label Example
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if
you are towing a trailer.Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle. (1)
(2)
(3)(6) (5) (4)
Carrying Cargo
Load Limits
394
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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Torque Distribution Monitor
............................... (SH-AWD
) . 412
Towing
..................................... A Trailer . 437
.... Equipment and Accessories . 438
............................. Weight Limit . 437
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
.................................. System) . 429
Required Federal
............................ Explanation . 532
..................... Warning Message . 433
............................. Trailer Loading . 438
...................... Trailer Towing Tips . 441
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
.............................. Automatic . 464
........................... Fluid Selection . 465
.............. Identif ication Number . 525
............. Shif ting the Automatic . 403
............................. Treadwear . 484, 496
....................................... Trip Meter . 72
.............................................. Trunk . 154
.................. Emergency Opener . 155
............................... Opening the . 154
............. Open Monitor Indicator . 13
.................................. Turn Signals . 140Unexpected, Taking Care
.......................................... of the . 495
.... Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 528
........................ Unleaded Gasoline . 382
.............. USB Adapter Cable . 249, 259
....... Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 460............ WARNING, Explanation of . iii
......... Warning Labels, Location of . 57
.................... Warranty Coverages . 541
Washer, Windshield
........ Checking the Fluid Level . 463
................................... Operation . 137
Wheels
............. Adjusting the Steering . 148
............ Alignment and Balance . 485
.......................... Compact Spare . 496
............................... Nut Wrench . 498
Windows
............................. Auto Reverse . 187
................ Operating the Power . 186
......................... Rear, Def ogger . 147
Windshield
..................................... Cleaning . 137
................................... Def roster . 207
..................................... Washers . 137
Wipers, Windshield
....................... Changing Blades . 478
................................... Operation . 137
........ Summer/Winter Position . 139
...................................... WMA . 243, 257 ................. Vehicle Capacity Load . 394
...................... Vehicle Dimensions . 526
.... Vehicle Identif ication Number . 524
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
.................................... System . 435
............. VSA OFF Indicator . 65, 435
....................... VSA OFF Switch . 436
........ VSA System Indicator . 65, 435
............................. Vehicle Storage . 493
................................................. VIN . 524
.................................. Viscosity, Oil . 458
Voice Control System (U.S. model
..... without navigation system) . 304
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