load capacity Acura TSX 2009 Owner's Manual

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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.
Steps f or Determining Correct Load
Limit
Locate the statement ‘‘The
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.’’ on your vehicle’s
placard.
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
The 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.
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(5)
(6)
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo
368
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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Unexpected, Taking Care of...............................................
the .457
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .489
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Unleaded Gasoline .356
USB Adapter
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Cable .201,211,261,272
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USB Flash Memory Device .208,269
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .422
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Vanity Mirror .159
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Vehicle Capacity Load .368
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Vehicle Dimensions .486
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .484
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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System .398
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VSA Activation Indicator .63,398
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VSA Of f Switch .399
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VSA System Indicator .63,398
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Vehicle Storage .455
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Ventilation .169
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VIN .484
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Viscosity, Oil .420 ...........
Voice Control System .167,222
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XM
Satellite Radio .183,236
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .56
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Warranty Coverages .503
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .424
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Low Level Message .425
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Operation .110
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering .118
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Alignment and Balance .450
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Compact Spare .458
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Wrench, Nut .460
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
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Operating the Power .147
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Rear, Def ogger .117
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .110
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Def roster .170
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Washers .110
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .444 ...................................
Operation .110
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WMA .190,210,251,271
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Worn Tires .449
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .481
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