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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

To delete a favorite contact

Press the

PHONE

button.

Select

Favorite Contacts

Select the star icon.

A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Select

Yes

Star Icon

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

You can make calls by inputting any phone number, or by using the imported

Recent Calls

Favorite Contacts

, and

Contacts

entries.

■

To make a call using the imported
phonebook

When your phone is paired, the contents of its
phonebook are automatically imported to
HFL.

Press the

PHONE

button.

Select

Contacts

The phonebook is stored alphabetically.
Select a name.

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

■

Making a Call

Making a Call

Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of
the person you are calling through the audio
speakers.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

■

To make a call using a phone number

Press the

PHONE

button.

Select

Keypad

Select a number.

Select

Call

Dialing starts automatically.

■

To make a call using the call history

Call history is stored by

All

Dialed

Missed

Received

Press the

PHONE

button.

Select

Recent Calls

You can sort by

All

Dialed

Missed

, or

Received

. Select the icon on the upper

right of the screen.

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

To make a call using the call history

The call history appears only when a phone is
connected to HFL, and displays the last 20 dialed,
received, or missed calls.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Continued

Features

■

To make a call using a favorite contact

Press the

PHONE

button.

Select

Favorite Contacts

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

When there is an incoming call, an audible
notification sounds and the

Incoming Call...

screen appears.

You can answer the call using the left selector
wheel.
To pick up the call, roll up or down to select

Answer

on the driver information interface

and then press the left selector wheel.

If you want to decline or end the call,
select

Ignore

on the driver information

interface using the left selector wheel.

■

Receiving a Call

Receiving a Call

Call Waiting
Select

Answer

using the left selector wheel to put

the current call on hold to answer the incoming call.
Select

Swap calls

using the left selector wheel to

return to the current call.
Select

Ignore

using the left selector wheel to ignore

the incoming call if you do not want to answer it.
Select

Hang up

using the left selector wheel if you

want to hang up the current call.

You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen instead of the icons on the driver information
interface.

HFL Mode

Caller’s Name

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

The following options are available during a call.

Swap Calls:

Put the current call on hold to answer the incoming call.

Mute:

Mute your voice.

Use Handheld:

Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.

Keypad:

Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-driven

phone system.

The available options are shown on the lower
half of the screen.

Select the option.

The mute icon appears when

Mute

selected. Select

Mute

again to turn it off.

■

Options During a Call

Options During a Call

Keypad

: Available on some phones.

Mute Icon

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Features

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using

your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.

Using HFL

■

HFL Buttons

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

Place your phone where you can get good reception.

To use HFL, you need a

Bluetooth

-compatible cell

phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:

•

U.S.: Visit

https://mygarage.honda.com/s/honda-

handsfreelink-compatibility-check

, or call 1-888-

528-7876.

•

Canada: For more information on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.

To use the system, the

Bluetooth

setting must be

. If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay,

HFL is unavailable.

Customized Features

P. 359

Voice control tips

•

Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.

•

Press the

button when you want to call a

number using a phonebook name or a number.
Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.

•

If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.

•

To change the volume level, use the audio system’s

VOL

(Volume) or use the remote audio controls on

the steering wheel.

If there is no Favorite Contact entry in the system, the
pop-up notification appears on the screen.

Favorite Contacts

P. 407

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

(Talk) Button

Left Selector Wheel

VOL

(

VOL

(

(Volume) Switch

(Home) Button

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

Using HFL

Features

(Talk) button:

Press to access Voice Portal.

(Home) button:

Press to go back to the home screen of the driver information

interface.

Left Selector Wheel:

Press the

(home) button. Roll up or down to select

Phone

on the driver information interface, and then press the left selector wheel.

While receiving a call, the incoming call screen is displayed on the driver information
interface. You can pick up the call using the left selector wheel.

Receiving a Call

P. 411

To go to the phone screen:

Press the

button.

Select

Phone

to switch the display to the phone screen.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

Bluetooth

Wireless Technology

The

Bluetooth

word mark and logos are registered

trademarks owned by

Bluetooth

SIG, Inc., and any

use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.

HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

Using HFL

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Features

The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.

Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.

Only previously stored, phonebook names, or numbers can be called using voice
commands while the vehicle is in motion.

Favorite Contacts

P. 407

■

HFL Status Display

HFL Status Display

The information that appears on the audio/
information screen varies between phone models.

■

Limitations for Manual Operation

Bluetooth

Indicator

Appears when your
phone is connected to
HFL.

Signal Strength

HFL Mode

Battery Level Status

Caller’s Name (If
registered)/Caller’s
Number (If not
registered)

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Continued

Features

HFL Menus

The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use the system.

■

Phone settings screen

Press the

button.

Select

Phone

Select

Settings

HFL Menus

To use HFL, you must first pair your

Bluetooth

compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle
is parked.

Some functions are limited while driving.

Set phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.

+ Connect New Device

(Existing entry list)

Connect, disconnect, or delete a paired device.

Change Devices

Pair a new phone to the system.

Auto Sync Phone

Auto Phone Call Transfer

Ringtone

HondaLink Assist

Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.

Select the ringtone.

Turn HondaLink

Assist on and off.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

Phone menu screen

Press the

button.

Select

Phone

Dial the selected number in the favorite contacts list.

All

(Existing entry list)

Display the last outgoing calls.

Recent Calls

Display the last outgoing, incoming, and missed calls.

Favorite Contacts

Contacts

Keypad

Display the phonebook of the paired phone.

Enter a phone number to dial.

Dialed

Display the last missed calls.

Missed

Display the last incoming calls.

Received

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

Bluetooth

setup

You can turn

Bluetooth

function on and off.

Press the

button.

Select

General Settings

Select

Connections

Select

Bluetooth

Select

Options

Select

Bluetooth

, then select

■

To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)

Select

Phone

Select

Connect New Device

Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode.

Select

Honda CR-V

from your phone.

If you want to pair a phone from this
audio system, select

Search for

Devices

, and then select your phone

when it appears on the list.

The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.

Confirm if the pairing code on the
screen and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.

Select desired functions and then select

Connect

■

Phone Setup

Phone Setup

Your

Bluetooth

-compatible phone must be paired to

the system before you can make and receive hands-
free calls.

Phone Pairing Tips:

•

You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.

•

Up to six phones can be paired.

•

Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is
paired to the system.

Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or more icons on
the right side.
These icons indicate the following:

: The phone is compatible with

Bluetooth

Audio.

: The phone can be used with HFL.

: The phone is compatible with Apple CarPlay.

: The phone is compatible with Android Auto.

If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, pairing of additional

Bluetooth

compatible devices is unavailable.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.

Select

A confirmation message for phone data
collection appears.

Select

OFF

A confirmation message for HondaLink
Assist appears.

10.

Select

Yes

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

To change the currently paired phone

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 399

Select

Change Devices

Select a phone to connect.

HFL disconnects the connected phone
and starts searching for another paired
phone.

You can set the connected phone
priority. Select the box checked on the
phone you want to prioritize.

Select , ,

or .

and

can be selected

simultaneously, however, when

is selected,

and

cannot be

selected.

Select

Apply

To change the currently paired phone

If no other phones are found or paired when trying to
switch to another phone, HFL will inform you that the
original phone is connected again.

To pair other phones, select

+ Connect New Device

from the

Bluetooth

screen.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

To delete a paired phone

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 399

Select

Change Devices

Select a phone you want to delete.

Select

Options

Select

Delete Device

A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Select

Delete

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

You can change the ringtone setting.

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 399

Select

Ringtone

Select

Vehicle

Phone

If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone, the call can be automatically
transferred to HFL.

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 399

Select

Auto Phone Call Transfer

Select

OFF

■

Ringtone

Ringtone

Vehicle

: The fixed ringtone sounds from the

speakers.

Phone

: Depending on the make and model of the

cell phone, the ringtone stored in the phone will
sound if the phone is connected.

■

Automatic Transferring

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

■

When Automatic Phone Sync is set to
On:

When your phone is paired, the contents of its
phonebook and call history are automatically
imported to the system.

■

Changing the Automatic Phone Sync
setting

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 399

Select

Auto Sync Phone

Select

OFF

■

Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History

Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History

When you select a name from the list in the cellular
phonebook, you can see a category icon. The icons
indicate what types of numbers are stored for that
name.

On some phones, it may not be possible to import the
category icons to the system.

The phonebook is updated after every connection.
Call history is updated after every connection or call.

Home

Mobile

Work

Pager

Fax

Car

Voice

Other

Pref

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Continued

Features

■

To add favorite contacts

Select

Phone

Select

Recent Calls

Contacts

, or

Keypad

Select the star icon.

Select

Add to Favorite Contacts

A notification appears on the screen if
the favorite contact is successfully stored.

To remove the favorite contact, select
the star icon again.

■

Favorite Contacts

Recent Calls Screen

Star Icon

Contacts Screen

Star Icon

Keypad Screen

Add to Favorite Contacts

On the Recent Calls or Contacts screen

On the Keypad screen

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

To edit favorite contacts

Select

Phone

Select

Favorite Contacts

Select

Edit

on the favorite contacts entry

you want to edit.

Select a setting you want.

Select

Done

■

To delete favorite contacts

Select

Phone

Select

Favorite Contacts

Select

Edit

on the favorite contacts entry

you want to delete.

Select

Remove

A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Select

Yes

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

You can make calls by inputting any phone
number, or by using the imported

Recent

Calls

Favorite Contacts

, and

Contacts

entries.

■

To make a call using the imported
phonebook

Select

Phone

Select

Contacts

Select a name.

You can sort by

First Name

Last

Name

. Select the icon on the upper right

of the screen.

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

■

Making a Call

Making a Call

Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of
the person you are calling through the audio
speakers.

While there is an active connection with Apple
CarPlay, phone calls cannot be made with
HandsFreeLink

and are only made from Apple

CarPlay.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

■

To make a call using a phone number

Select

Phone

Select

Keypad

Select a number.

Use the keyboard on the touch screen for
entering numbers.

Select

Call

Dialing starts automatically.

■

To make a call using the Call History

Call history is stored by

All

Dialed

Missed

and

Received

Select

Phone

Select

Recent Calls

You can sort by

All

Dialed

Missed

, or

Received

. Select the icon on the upper

right of the screen.

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

■

To make a call using favorite contacts
entry

Select

Phone

Select

Favorite Contacts

You can change the order of favorite
contacts entries by selecting

Reorder

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

To make a call using the Call History

The call history displays the last 100 all, dialed,
missed, or received calls.
(Appears only when a phone is connected to the
system.)

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

When there is an incoming call, an audible
notification sounds (if activated) and the

Incoming Call...

screen appears.

You can answer the call using the left selector
wheel.
To pick up the call, roll up or down to select

(answer) on the driver information

interface and then press the left selector
wheel.

If you want to decline or end the call,
select

(ignore) on the driver

information interface using the left
selector wheel.

■

Receiving a Call

Receiving a Call

Call Waiting

Select

(answer) to put the current call on hold to

answer the incoming call.

Select

using the left selector wheel to return to

the current call.
Select

(ignore) to ignore the incoming call if you

do not want to answer it.
Select

if you want to hang up the current call.

You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen instead of the

and

on the driver

information interface.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

The following options are available during a call.

Mute

: Mute your voice.

Use Handheld

: Transfer a call from the system to your phone.

Keypad

: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-driven

phone system.

The available options are shown on the lower
half of the screen.

Select the option.

The mute icon appears when

Mute

selected when the other source screen
other than the phone screen is displayed.
Select

Mute

again to turn it off.

■

Options During a Call

Options During a Call

Keypad

: Available on some phones.

You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HondaLink

Assist

Continued

Features

HondaLink

Assist

■

Automatic collision notification

If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator

; you also can speak to the operator

when connected.

IMPORTANT:

For vehicles equipped with HondaLink Assist, owner activation

constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed
to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at

www.hondalink.com/

TermsAndConditions

. In a crash, HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify emergency

services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.

Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for
any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.

*1 : Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not be sent to

the operator.

■

In Case of Emergency

In Case of Emergency

Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.

You cannot use this emergency service when:

•

You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage
areas.

•

There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.

You cannot operate other phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Select

Hang Up

to terminate the connection to your

vehicle.

Automatic collision notification

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HondaLink

Assist

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Features

■

To enable notification

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 399

Select

HondaLink Assist

Select

Yes

To enable notification

Setting options:

•

Yes:

Notification is available.

•

No:

Disable the feature.

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Driving

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

•

Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.

•

Make sure the hood is securely closed.

If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

•

Make sure the tires are in good condition.

Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 607

•

Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

There are blind spots from the inside.

■

Exterior Checks

Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also, check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

•

Store or secure all items on board properly.

Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

Maximum Load Limit

P. 419

•

Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.

•

Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.

An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.

•

If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

•

Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

P. 155

•

Adjust your seating position properly.

Adjust the front head restraint, too.

Seats

P. 195

Adjusting the Front Head Restraints

P. 203

•

Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.

Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

Mirrors

P. 193

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

P. 192

■

Interior Checks

Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

•

Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.

They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.

•

Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

Fastening a Seat Belt

P. 48

•

Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.

Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.

Indicators

P. 90

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Before Driving

Maximum Load Limit

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Driving

Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -

(1)

Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.

(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 and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4)

The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

Maximum Load Limit

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load.

Specifications

P. 666

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.

Specifications

P. 666

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.

Label Example

Before Driving

Maximum Load Limit

420

Driving

(5)

Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

(6)

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Maximum Load Limit

Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.

Towing a Trailer

P. 421

Load Limits Example

Example1

Max Load

850 lbs

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs

(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight

550 lbs

(249 kg)

Example2

Max Load

850 lbs

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs

(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight

100 lbs
(45 kg)

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Driving

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 guidelines. Check the load limits before driving.

■

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.

■

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.

■

Towing Load Limits

Towing Load Limits

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.

Break-in Period.
Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle's first 600
miles (1,000 km).

Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information

Specifications

P. 666

WARNING

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.

Total Load

Tongue Load

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