Towing a trailer – HONDA 2007 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Your vehicle has been designed
primarily to carry passengers and
their cargo. You can also use it to
tow a trailer if you carefully observe
the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the guidelines
in this section.

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 affect your vehicle’s
handling and performance. It can
also damage the engine and
drivetrain.

The weight that

the tongue of a fully-loaded trailer
puts on the hitch should be

approximately

10

% of the total

trailer weight. Too much tongue

load reduces front-tire traction and
steering control. Too little tongue
load can make the trailer unstable
and cause it to sway.

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Load Limits

Total Trailer Weight:

Tongue Load:

Towing a Trailer

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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
before starting to drive.

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