2004 Mazda B Series; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt); Trailer tow connector- Page 134

2004 Mazda B2300 Truck B Series Owners Manual

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Trailer tow connector

Color

Function

Comment

3. Tan/White

Tail lamp

Relay controlled circuit
activated when the park
lamps/headlamps are on.

4. White

Ground

Matching vehicle circuit
returns to battery’s negative
ground.

Driving while you tow

When towing a trailer:

•

Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.

•

Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.

•

To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist
in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to the

Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission

section in this

chapter.)

•

Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outside
temperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicate
higher than normal coolant temperatures. If this occurs, reduce speed
until the coolant temperature returns to the normal range. Refer to

Engine coolant temperature gauge

in the

Instrument cluster

chapter.

•

Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

•

Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to your service maintenance section for
more information.

Trailer towing tips

•

Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to
get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.

•

The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer
weight.

2004 Mazda B Series

(mbs)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English

(fus)

Driving

134

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  • 3. Tan/White Tail lamp Relay controlled circuit activated when the park lamps/headlamps are on.
  • 4. White Ground Matching vehicle circuit returns to battery’s negative ground.
  • Turn off the speed control.
  • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
  • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear.
  • Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outside temperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicate higher than normal coolant temperatures.
  • Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
  • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.
  • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination.
  • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
  • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight.

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