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TTW and GCWR
The total trailer weight (TTW), gross combination weight rating (GCWR), gross axle
weight rating (GAWR), trailer load, and trailer tongue load must be within the
prescribed limits.
The total trailer weight (TTW) is the sum of the weights of the trailer load (trailer
weight plus cargo). Never allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to exceed specifications in the Trailer towing-load table.
The maximum GCWR is the combination weight of the trailer and load plus the
towing vehicle (including trailer hitch, vehicle passengers, and load). It must not
exceed the specifications in the load table.
GAWR and GVWR
Do not exceed front and rear GAWR (gross axle weight rating) and GVWR (gross
vehicle weight rating). If you do, vehicle handling , braking , and performance will be
affected. These values are also on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label posted
on the driver's door frame.
Trailer frontal area table
Frontal area is the total area that a moving vehicle and trailer exposes to air
resistance. Exceeding this limit may reduce the performance of your towing vehicle.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Limitation items Limit values
MAX. FRONTAL AREA
2.79 m2 (30 ft2)
Before driving
Have your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.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.
Trailer hitch
Use only a hitch ball recommended by the trailer manufacturer that conforms to the
gross trailer weight requirement.
When not towing a trailer, remove the trailer hitch (if detachable) to reduce the
possibility of damage as a result of the vehicle being rear-ended.
Tires
When towing a trailer, make sure that the tire pressures of the rear tires are at 20
kPa (0.2 bar, 2.9 psi) higher than the recommended tire pressures indicated on
the tire pressure chart on the driver's door frame.
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Trailer tire size, load rating, and inflation pressures should conform to tire
manufacturer specifications.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal
maximum speed with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not
exceed the legal speed.
Safety chains
Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to
the hitch. Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your
trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details.
Tra i l e r l i g h t s
Trailer lights must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. Equip your
trailer as required before towing it day or night.
Trailer brakes
If the total trailer weight exceeds 450 kg (1,000 lb), trailer brakes are required. If
your trailer has brakes, make sure they comply with all federal, state, and local
regulations.
Driving
Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning ,
backing , and stopping in a traffic-free area.
Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.Allow more room between your vehicle and the one in front because braking
distance increases with a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at
least one vehicle and trailer length between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead.
Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.Avoid sudden braking. It may cause loss of control and result in
jackknifing,
especially so on wet or slippery roads.
Shift the selector lever to the D position when towing a trailer in hilly terrain or
when heavily loaded.
The D position will allow operating the vehicle without frequent shifting.
Lane changes and turning
Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. Slow down before turning
to avoid the need of sudden braking.
A turning trailer will make a tighter arc than the tow vehicle. Compensate with turns
that are larger than normal.
Pa s s i n g
Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of room before changing
lanes. Crosswinds from passing vehicles, especially larger ones, and the effects of
rough roads will affect handling.
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If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately, but
gradually.
Steer straight ahead. If no extreme correction of steering or braking is made, the
combination of less speed and firm steering will result in stability.
Backing up
Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires practice and patience. Back slowly, and have
a helper outside at the rear of the trailer to reduce the risk of an accident.
To turn the trailer, place your hand at th e bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in
the direction you want the trailer to go. Make only slight movements to prevent
sharp or prolonged turning.
Ascending a hill
Shift into a lower gear to reduce the poss ibility of overloading or overheating the
engine, or both.
Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
Pa r k i n g
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while
parked.
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transmission in P.
Avoid parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions:
1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.
2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of all vehicle and trailer tires.
3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.
If the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of the front
tires face the curb.
If it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.
4. Firmly apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P, and stop the engine.
To restart after parking on an incline:
1. With the transmission in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold the brake pedal.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.
4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.
Maintenance
If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled
Maintenance (page 9-4).
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8What to Do in Case of Emergency
In Case of Emergency................ 8-4Dealing With an Accident....... 8-4
When Towing is Required...........8-5 Having the Vehicle Towed...... 8-5
Using the Towing Hooks......... 8-6
Key Does Not Operate............... 8-8 Canceling the Key Temporary
Suspension Function.............. 8-8
Unlocking Using the Auxiliary
Key....................................... 8-8
Starting the Hybrid System with a
Dead Key Battery................... 8-9
Engine Does Not Start.............. 8-11 Taking Action with Depleted
Lead-acid Battery................. 8-11
Starting a Flooded Engine..... 8-15
Charging Is Not Possible.......... 8-16 Dealing with the Cause........ 8-16
Hybrid System Cannot be
Stopped................................. 8-17 Forcibly Stopping the Hybrid
System................................ 8-17
Problem With the Brake System (Foot
Brake)....................................8-18 Applying the Emergency
Brake.................................. 8-18AUTOHOLD Cannot be
Canceled............................... 8-19Forcibly Canceling the
AUTOHOLD........................ 8-19
Overheating........................... 8-20 Ta k i n g A c t i o n w i t h
Overheating........................ 8-20
Tire is Punctured or Bursts........ 8-22 Changing a Flat Tire (With Spare
Tire).................................... 8-22
Liftgate Cannot Open.............. 8-30 Open the liftgate from the
luggage compartment.......... 8-30
The Power Windows Cannot Be
Operated............................... 8-31 Initializing the Power
Window.............................. 8-31
The Panorama Sunroof Cannot Be
Operated............................... 8-32 Initializing the Panorama
Sunroof............................... 8-32
The Moonroof Cannot Be
Operated............................... 8-33 Initializing the Moonroof...... 8-33
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Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine stops unexpectedly, it
may be flooded (excessive fuel in the
engine).

Follow this procedure:

1. If the engine does not start within 5seconds on the first try, wait 10
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way
and hold it there.
4. Depress the brake pedal, then press the power switch. If the engine
starts, release the accelerator
immediately because the engine
will suddenly rev up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator.

If the engine still does not start using
the previous procedure, have your
vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Engine Does Not Start
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Ta k i n g A c t i o n w i t hOverheating
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating and the
high engine coolant temperature
warning light is displayed, the vehicle
loses power or you hear a loud
knocking or pinging noise, the engine
is probably too hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the vehicle power off and
make sure the fan is not running
before attempting to work near the
cooling fan.
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot.
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is
no longer escaping from the engine.
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine
compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the
vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates,
then open the hood and start the
engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine
until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine
after the temperature has
decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level. If it is low, look for coolant leaks
from the radiator and hoses.

What to Do in Case of Emergency
Overheating
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If the brake system warning light and
the ABS warning light
turn on at
the same time, stop the vehicle in a
safe place immediately and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The rear wheels could lock more
quickly in an emergency stop than
under normal circ umstances which
could result in an accident.
CAUTION
 In addition, the effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may
need to depress the brake pedal
more strongly than normal to stop
the vehicle.
 The brake warning light may turn on
when the hybrid system is started. In
this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and release the brake pedal.
If the brake warning light remains
illuminated, have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Lead-Acid Battery
Charging System Warning Light
The light turns on if the charging
system has a problem.
Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not continue driving with the
charging system warning light turned
on:
Otherwise, the hybrid system may
stop, which could result in an accident.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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Hybrid System WarningLight
The light turns on if the hybrid system
has a problem or a short circuit.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not open the hood.
If you touch something in the engine
compartment, it could lead to an
electrical shock resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
If it turns on while driving, stopping
the hybrid system will prevent the
hybrid system from starting again.
Remaining High VoltageBattery Power Warning Light
The light turns on/flashes when the
remaining charge of the high voltage
battery is low.
In addition, when the light turns on/
flashes, a warning sound is activated.
Charge the battery as soon as possible.
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Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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Electric Power SteeringWarning Light
The warning light turns on if the
electric power steering has a
malfunction.
If the warning light turns on, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and switch the
vehicle power OFF.
There is no problem if the warning light
turns off when the hybrid system is
restarted after some time has passed.
If the warning light turns on even after
the hybrid system is restarted, contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the warning light turns on, the
electric power steering will not
operate normally. In this case, the
steering wheel can still be operated,
however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal.
Repeatedly jerking the steering
wheel left and right while the vehicle
is stopped or moving extremely
slowly will cause the power steering
system to go into protective mode
which will make the steering feel
heavy, but this does not indicate a
problem. If this occurs, park the
vehicle safely and do not operate the
steering wheel. The system will
return to normal after a few minutes.
Shift System Warning Light
The light turns on if the shift system has
a problem.
Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Always apply the parking brake when
parking or stopping the vehicle, as it
may not be possible to hold the
vehicle in a stopped position even with
the selector lever in the P position.
In addition, the hybrid system may not
start again if it is stopped.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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KEY Warning Light (Red)
The light turns on if the system has a
problem or if the key is out of the
operation range.
Check the contents of the message
displayed and take the necessary
action.
CAUTION
If the power switch indicator light
(amber) flashes at the same time, the
hybrid system may not start. Have the
vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Security Indicator Light
If the security indicator light turns on/
flashes while driving , do not stop the
hybrid system (leave it operating) and
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you stop
the hybrid system , you may not be
able to start it again.
If the hybrid system cannot be started,
switch the vehicle power OFF, place
the key in another position within the
operation range, and then restart the
hybrid system.
Check the security indicator light and if
it does not turn off, such as it remains
on or flashes, switch the vehicle power
OFF, wait for a while, and then restart
the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start after
three attempts, a system malfunction
may have occurred. Have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
NOTE
When repairing the immobilizer
system, the key codes will need to be
reprogrammed. Bring all the remaining
keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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