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Trailer brakes
If the total trailer weight exceeds 750 kg (1,650 lb) trailer brakes are required.
If your trailer has brakes, make sure they meet regulations.
WARNING
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is
dangerous and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.
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Trailer towing tips
Before driving
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Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded
trailer is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position.
Inspect for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have
the vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.
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Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.
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Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.
Driving
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Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing,
and stopping in a traffic-free area.
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Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.
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Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when towing with a laden weight greater than 3000 kg
(6613 lbs). If the local legal maximum speed with a trailer in tow is less than 80 km/h
(50 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 80 km/h (50 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
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When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
Towing
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