2019 HONDA RIDGELINE Owner's Manual (in English)

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Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,444 lbs (655 kg).
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,400 lbs (635 kg).
The ma

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(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers 
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight  of the driver an

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In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, 
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the 
Gross Vehicle Weight Rat

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Carrying Cargo
Your vehicle can carry a large amount of cargo in the pickup bed.
However, the pickup bed is not in tended for carrying passengers.
People w

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You can also support motorcycles on the pickup bed floor with the cleats.
The floor panel of the pickup bed is designed to hold motorcycle tires. Be sure t

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Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper 
equipment, and follow the towing guidelin es. Check the load li

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■Tongue load
The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded 
trailer on the hitch should be approximately:
Boat trailers: 5 – 15% of the

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■To estimate the tongue load
Excessive tongue load reduces front tire  traction and steering control. Too little 
tongue load can make the trailer