load capacity Acura MDX 2006 Owner's Manual

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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.
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, the maximum load is
1,158 lbs and there will be f ive 150
lbs passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo is 408 lbs.
1,158 750 (5 150) = 408 lbs (175
kg) Determine the combined weight
of accessories, luggage, and cargo
beingloadedinthevehicle.That
weight may not saf ely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4
[408 lbs (175 kg) in this example].
If your vehicle will be towing a
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
yourvehicle(seepage ). In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, accessories,
and cargo must not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or
the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). Both are on a label on the
driver’s doorjamb.
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2.
3. 4.
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6.
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Carrying Cargo
Load Limits
196
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 .188
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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 . 196
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Vehicle Dimensions .284
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 282
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .213
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VSA System Indicator . 65,213
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VSA Activation Indicator . 65,213
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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 .206 .............
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 . 275: U.S. and Canada only
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