Driving safely with a trailer – Acura 2014 TSX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.

• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.

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• Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.

• Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift

while driving.

• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.

• Check the pressures of the trailer tires, including the spare.

• Drive slower than normal.

• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.

• Use the

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position when towing a trailer on level roads.

• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.

• Allow more time and distance for braking.

• Do not brake or turn suddenly.

Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer

Towing Speeds and Gears

Turning and Braking

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Driving Safely with a Trailer

Operating speed when towing a trailer is restricted
up to 62 mph (100 km/h).

Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.

Automatic transmission models

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