Black plate (161,1)
TOWING A TRAILER
í
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends
on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking,
durability, performance, and economy.
WARNING
Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer if you need
further details.
CAUTION
l
Maximum permissible axle loads are not to be exceeded while towing and
transporting.
l
Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) when towing with a laden weight greater
than 3,000 kg (6,613 lbs).
l
Do not tow a trailer during the first 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda, If you
do, you may damage the engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, and other
power train components.
NOTE
Vehicles equipped with dynamic stability control (DSC) has trailer sway assist. See
Dynamic Stability Control (page 134).
Place loads as low and central to the axle(s) of the trailer as possible. If you are towing
with an unladen vehicle, the load in the trailer should be placed toward the nose, within the
maximum nose load, as this gives the best stability.
The stability of the vehicle to trailer combination is very much dependant on the quality of
the trailer.
Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes. For altitudes
exceeding 1,000 meters (3,281 feet), always reduce the towing load by 10% for every
1,000 meters (3,281 feet) increase in altitude from the load indicated under the maximum
GCW (gross combination weight) heading in the maximum trailer towing-load table.
If the determined maximum total towing load weight is exceeded, the engine and other
power train parts may be damaged.
Towing
153
í
Some models.
Mazda BT-50_8FX5-EI-17DT_Edition2 Page161
Thursday, May 11 2017 5:33 PM
Form No.8FX5-EI-17DT