Protecting Your Mazda; Hydraulic Trailer-Brake System:; Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake- Page 121

Protecting Your Mazda

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Trailer brakes

The braking system of the tow vehicle is
rated for operation at the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR), not the gross
combined weight rating (GCWR). For
further information, refer to ‘‘Trailer
Towing Loading’’ on page 4-24.

If the total trailer weight exceeds
1,500 lbs. (680 kg), trailer brakes are
required.

If your trailer has brakes, check that they
work and make sure they meet all fed-
eral, state, and local regulations.

WARNING

Hydraulic Trailer-Brake System:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake
system directly to the vehicle brake
system will result in inadequate
braking and possible injury. Don’t
connect a hydraulic trailer-brake
system to your vehicle’s brake system.

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Trailer lights

Trailer lights must meet all federal, state,
and local regulations.

CAUTION

Don’t connect a trailer lighting sys-
tem directly into the lighting system
of your Mazda. This may damage
your vehicle’s electrical system and
lighting systems. Have a recreational
vehicle dealer or trailer rental agency
connect the system, and inspect the
brake lights and turn signals before
driving each time this is done.