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2014 Mazda CX-5 Cx 5 Owners Manual

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4. When Driving
8. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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WARNING

Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load
Table:

Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is dangerous as it may cause
serious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury or
vehicle damage, or both.

Load your trailer with the weight about 60 % toward the front and 40 % toward the
rear:

Loading the trailer with more weight in the rear than in the front is dangerous.
Doing so could cause you to lose control. The trailer tongue load must be 10 %

15

% of the total trailer load (sum of the weights of the trailer and cargo).

Always have the total trailer weight and tongue load determined prior to departure:

Attempting to tow loads without determining the total trailer weight and tongue
load is dangerous. Trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other causes could
result in loss of control and a serious accident.

CAUTION

The total trailer weight and tongue load can be determined by weighing the trailer
on platform scales at a highway weight station or a trucking company.

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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.

Before Driving

Towing

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