Trailer tow connector; Driving while you tow; Servicing after towing- Page 136

2003 Mazda B3000 B Series Owners Manual

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Refer to the following chart for information regarding the
factory-equipped trailer tow connector:

Trailer tow connector

Color

Function

Comment

1. Dark Green

Trailer right-hand
turn signal

Circuit activated when brake
pedal is depressed or when
ignition is on and right-hand
turn signal is applied.

2. Yellow

Trailer left-hand turn
signal

Circuit activated when brake
pedal is depressed or when
ignition is on and left-hand
turn signal is applied.

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.

Driving

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  • 1. Dark Green Trailer right-hand turn signal Circuit activated when brake pedal is depressed or when ignition is on and right-hand turn signal is applied.
  • 2. Yellow Trailer left-hand turn signal Circuit activated when brake pedal is depressed or when ignition is on and left-hand turn signal is applied.
  • 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.

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