Towing Caravans and Trailers (Europe/Turkey/Israel/
South Africa)
You r M azda was des igne d a nd b uilt pr i mar ily to c arry pas seng ers 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.
Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer) if you need further details.
CAUTION
¾Do not tow a trailer during the
rst
1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda. If you do, you
may damage the engine, transaxle, dierential, wheel bearings, and other power train
components.
¾Damage caused by towing a trailer/caravan in Turkey is not covered by the vehicle's
warranty.
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Weight Limits
The total trailer weight, gross combination weight and trailer nose weight must be
within the prescribed limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table.
TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT:
Sum of weights of the trailer and its load.
GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT:
Sum of total trailer weight and towing vehicle weight; including trailer hitch, vehicle
passengers, and vehicle load.
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:
The weight exerted on the trailer tongue. It is varied by changing the weight distribution
when loading the trailer.
Before Driving
Towing
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