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Protecting Your Mazda

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Trailer Towing Loading

WARNING

Loaded vehicles, with a higher cen-
ter of gravity, may handle differ-
ently than unloaded vehicles. Extra
precautions, such as slower speeds
and increased stopping distance,
should be taken when driving a
heavily loaded vehicle.

Your vehicle has the capability to haul
more cargo and people than most pas-
senger cars. Depending upon the type
and placement of the load, hauling
people and cargo may raise the center of
gravity of the vehicle.

TTW and GCWR

The total trailer weight (TTW), gross
combined weight rating (GCWR), gross
axle weight rating (GAWR), trailer load,
and trailer tongue load must be within
the prescribed limits.

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The total trailer weight is the sum
of the weights of the trailer load
(trailer weight plus cargo), trailer

hitch, truck passengers, and vehicle
load. Never allow the total trailer
weight to exceed specifications in the
Trailer Towing Load Table.

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The maximum GCWR is the com-
bined weight of the trailer and load
plus the towing vehicle (including
trailer hitch, truck passengers, and
load). It must not exceed specifica-
tions in the load table.

GAWR and GVWR

Don’t exceed front and rear GAWR
(gross axle weight rating) and GVWR
(gross vehicle weight rating). If you do,
vehicle handling, braking, and perfor-
mance will be affected.

These values are listed on your Mazda’s
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
certification label posted on the driver’s
door pillar.