Towing a trailer – HONDA 2001 Accord Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Towing a Trailer

To achieve a proper tongue load,

start by loading 60 percent of the

load toward the front of the trailer

and 40 percent toward the rear, then

re-adjust the load as needed.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR):

The total weight of the vehicle, all

occupants, all cargo, and the

tongue load must not exceed:

4-cylinder models:

(DX, LX)

4,035 Ibs (1,830 kg)

(EX)

4,080 Ibs (1,850 kg)

6-cylinder models:

4,255 Ibs (1,930 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR):

The total weight of the vehicle, all

occupants, all cargo, and the

tongue load must not exceed:

4-cylinder models:

(DX, LX)

2,180 Ibs (990 kg)

on the front axle

1,920 Ibs (870 kg)

on the rear axle

(EX)

2,205 Ibs (1000 kg)

on the front axle

1,940 Ibs (880 kg)

on the rear axle

6-cylinder models:

2,315 Ibs (1,050 kg)

on the front axle

1,960 Ibs (890 kg)

on the rear axle

Checking Loads

The best way to confirm that vehicle

and trailer weights are within limits

is to have them checked at a public

scale.

Using a suitable scale or a special

tongue load gauge, check the tongue

load the first time you set up a

towing combination (a fully-loaded

vehicle and trailer), then recheck the

tongue load whenever the conditions

change.

Driving

Exceeding load limits or

improperly loading your vehicle

and trailer can cause a crash in

which you can be seriously

injured or killed.

Check the loading of your

vehicle and trailer carefully

before starting to drive.

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