• Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle’s first 600 miles (1,000 km).
• The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the suspension and the cooling

system are in good operating condition.

• The trailer has been properly serviced and is in good condition.
• All weights and loads are within limits. Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
• Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale. If a public scale is not

available, add the estimated weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer) and the tongue load.

• The hitch, safety chains, and any other attachments are secure.
• All items in or on the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you

drive.

Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the
proper equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. See the Owner’s Manual on
the Owner Information CD or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca
(Canada) for more information.

Towing Load Limits

Total trailer weight

Maximum allowable weight of the trailer, cargo,
and everything in or on it must not exceed 1,500
lbs (680 kg). Towing loads in excess of this can
seriously affect vehicle handling and performance
and can damage the engine and drivetrain.

Total load

Tongue load

The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded trailer
on the hitch should be approximately 10% of the
total trailer weight.

• Excessive tongue load reduces front tire traction

and steering control. Too little tongue load can
make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway.

• To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading

60% of the load toward the front of the trailer
and 40% toward the rear. Readjust the load as
needed.

Tongue load

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.

WARNING

Starting to Drive

The keyless access system allows simple push-button start.

Before Starting the Engine

Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then
depress the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on
the brake pedal when starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and
in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000
feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold
weather, turn off all electrical accessories such
as the lights, climate control system, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.

Changing the Power Mode

Accessory or On mode: Press ENGINE START/
STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP. Keep your
foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
If you press the button and the shift lever is not in
Park (P), the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P), then press
ENGINE START/STOP.

Brake pedal

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