towing HONDA ACCORD 2010 8.G Owners Manual

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Downshif ting, Manual.............................
Transmission . 278
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 275
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Economy . 264
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Dual Temperature Control . 130
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 335
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Economy, Fuel . 264
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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System . 289
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Emergencies . 351
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Battery, Jump Starting . 360
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Brake System Indicator . 367
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Changing a Flat Tire . 353
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Charging System Indicator . 365
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
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Jump Starting . 360
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Checking the Fuses . 368
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 365
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 366
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Overheated Engine . 363
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Towing . 375
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Emergency Brake . 109 ......................
Emergency Flashers . 73
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Emergency Towing . 375
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Emissions Controls . 390
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Emissions Testing . 393Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 316
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
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If It Won’t Start . 358
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 366
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 303
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 365
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 312
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Overheating . 363
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Specif ications . 380, 382
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Speed Limiter . 279, 283
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Starting . 277
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V6 . 382
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4-cylinder . 380
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Engine Speed Limiter . 279, 283
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 257
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 390
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Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16 ..........................
Fan, Interior . 121, 128
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Features . 119
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 257
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 335
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Oil . 314
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 353
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 320
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Brake . 322
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Clutch . 323
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Manual Transmission . 321
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Power Steering . 323
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Windshield Washer . 318
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Fog Lights . 72
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Folding Rear Seat . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 73
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Front Airbags . 9, 23
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Unexpected, Taking Care of...............................................
the . 351
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Unleaded Gasoline . 256
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 315 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 115
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 270
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Vehicle Dimensions . 380, 382
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 378
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
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System . 289
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VSA Activation Indicator . 58, 289
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VSA Of f Switch . 290
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VSA System Indicator . 58, 289
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Vehicle Storage . 348
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Ventilation . 122, 128
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VIN . 378
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Viscosity, Oil . 313
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Voice Control System . 126, 174
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) . 291, 388
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 59, 291
Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 388
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TPMS Indicator . 59, 292
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Tires . 339
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Air Pressure . 340
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Chains . 345
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Checking Wear . 341
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Compact Spare . 352
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
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Glossary of Tire Terminology . 387
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Inf lation . 339
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Inspection . 341
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Replacing . 344
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Rotating . 343
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Service Lif e . 342
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Snow . 345
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Specif ications . 381, 383
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Tools, Tire Changing . 353
Towing
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A Trailer . 294
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Emergency Wrecker . 375
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Weight Limit . 294 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 319
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 321
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Fluid Selection . 320, 321
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Identif ication Number . 379
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Shif ting the Automatic . 280
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Shif ting the Manual . 278
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Treadwear . 341
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Trip Meter . 65
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Trunk . 90
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Emergency Opener . 91
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Opening the . 90
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Open Indicator . 60
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Turn Signals . 69
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 397
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 318
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Indicator . 62
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Operation . 68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 342
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Compact Spare . 352
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Wrench, Nut . 354
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 104
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Operating the Power . 103
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Rear, Def ogger . 74
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 68
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Def roster . 123, 129
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Washers . 68
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 336
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Operation . 68
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Worn Tires . 341 .....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 375
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XM
Radio . 157, 187
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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it comes on while driving,
it indicates that one or more of your
vehicle’s tires are signif icantly low
on pressure.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
road when it is saf e, check which tire
has lost the pressure, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a prof essional towing service
(see page ). For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked.
While the engine is operating in its
most economical range, this
indicator may come on and stay on.
353
375 291V6 models
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator Fuel Economy Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg).
Label Example
See Tire And Loading Inf ormation
label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
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 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
your vehicle.
(1)
(2)
(3) (4)
(5)
(6)
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo
270
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 thismanual.
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
inf ormation on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA
) system, the
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS), and f acts you need if you
are planning to tow a trailer. ........................
Preparing to Drive . 276
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Starting the Engine . 277
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Manual Transmission . 278
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Automatic Transmission . 280
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Parking . 285
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Braking System . 286
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 287
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability Control .......................
(ESC), System . 289
Tire Pressure Monitoring ........................
System (TPMS) . 291
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Towing a Trailer . 294
Driving
Driving
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µ To shif t to second,
pressthereleasebuttononthefront
of the shif t lever. This position locks
the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshif t to f irst gear
when you come to a stop.
Use second gear:
For more power when climbing.
To increase engine braking when
going down steep hills.
For starting out on a slippery
surf ace or in deep snow.
To help reduce wheel spin.
When driving downhill with a
trailer.
Use this position f or
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 5) f or your
speed and acceleration. You may
notice the transmission shif ting up at
higher engine speeds when the
engine is cold. This helps the engine
warm up f aster. To shif t f rom second to
first, press the release button on the
f ront of the shif t lever. This position
locks the transmission in f irst gear.
By upshif ting and downshif ting
through 1, 2, D3, and D, you can
operate this transmission much like
a manual transmission without a
clutch pedal.
To shift from D to D3,
press the shif t lever release button.
This position is similar to D, except
only the f irst three gears are
selected. Use D3 when towing a
trailer in hilly terrain, or to provide
engine braking when going down a
steep hill. D3 can also keep the
transmission f rom cycling between
third and f ourth gears in stop-and-go
driving.
Automatic Transmission
Second (2)
Drive (D) First (1)
Drive (D3)
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The
maximum allowable weight of the
trailer and everything in or on it
must not exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg).
Towing a load that is too heavy
can seriously af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and perf ormance. It can
also damage the engine and
drivetrain.
Your vehicle has been designed
primarily to carry passengers and
their cargo. You can also use it to
tow a trailer if you caref ully observe
the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and f ollow the guidelines
in this section.
Avoid towing a trailer during your
vehicle’s f irst 600 miles (1,000 km)
(see page ).
256
Towing a Trailer
Load Limits
T otal T railer Weight:
Break-In Period
294
Exceeding any load limit or
improperly loading your vehicle
and trailer can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt
or killed.
Check the loading of your
vehicle and trailer carefully
beforestartingtodrive.
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The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load is:
To achieve a proper tongue load,
start by loading 60% of the load
toward the front of the trailer and
40% toward the rear, then re-adjust
the load as needed.
Theweightthatthe
tongue of a f ully-loaded trailer puts
on the hitch should be approximately
10% of the total trailer weight. 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.
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EX and EX-L:
V6 models: EX and EX-L:
V6 models:
LX and LX-P: LX and LX-P:
Towing a Trailer
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR):
Tongue Load: U.S. modelsCanadian models
Driving
295
4,575 lbs (2,075 kg)
4,431 lbs (2,010 kg)
4,299 lbs (1,950 kg) 1,970 kg
2,030 kg
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Thebestwaytoconfirmthatall
loads are within limits is to check
them at a public scale. For public
scales in your area, check your local
phone book, or contact your trailer
dealer or rental agency for
assistance.
If you cannot get to a public scale,
you can estimate the total trailer
weight by adding the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the
manuf acturer) with everything in or
on the trailer.
If you normally pull the same load
each time you tow a trailer, you can
use a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge to check the
tongue load the f irst time you set up
a towing combination (a f ully loaded
vehicle and trailer), then recheck the
tongue load whenever the conditions
change.
The maximum allowable weight at
the vehicle axles is:
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the rear axle
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the f ront axle
EX and EX-L:
V6 models: EX and EX-L:
V6 models:
LX and LX-P:
LX and LX-P:
Towing a Trailer
Checking L oads
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GA WR): Canadian models
U.S. models
296
2,017 lbs (915 kg)
2,337 lbs (1,060 kg)
2,403 lbs (1,090 kg)
2,061 lbs (935 kg)
2,557 lbs (1,160 kg)
2,061 lbs (935 kg) 920 kg
950 kg
950 kg
1,065 kg
1,095 kg
1,175 kg
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