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Before Driving

Towing

Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)

Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.

If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends 

on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking, 

durability, performance, and fuel economy.

Never overload your vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you need 

further details.

CAUTION

Do not tow a trailer during the first 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda. If you do, 

you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power-

train components.

NOTE

Your vehicle is equipped with a Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) mechanism, which enhances 

vehicle stability when towing a trailer.

Refer to Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on page 4-77.

 Weight Limits

TTW and GCWR
The total trailer weight (TTW), gross combination 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 (TTW) is the sum of the weights of the trailer load (trailer 

weight plus cargo), trailer hitch, 2 passengers, and vehicle load (baggage, food, camp 

gear, etc.). Never allow the total trailer weight (TTW) to exceed specifications in the 

Trailer Towing-Load Table.

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The maximum GCWR is the combination weight of the trailer and load plus the 

towing vehicle (including trailer hitch, vehicle passengers, and load). It must not 

exceed specifications in the load table.

GAWR and GVWR

Do not exceed front and rear GAWR (gross axle weight rating) and GVWR (gross vehicle 

weight rating). If you do, vehicle handling, braking, and performance will be affected. These 

values are also on the Motor Vehicle Safety Certification Label posted on the driver's door 

frame.

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