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Before Driving

Towing

 Safety Chains

Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become 

unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch. 

Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch 

manufacturer for more details.

WARNING

Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior 

to departure:

Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the 

vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer could 

wander into another lane and cause a collision.

 Trailer Lights

Trailer lights must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. Equip your trailer as 

required before towing it day or night.

CAUTION

Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to 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 yourself before each trip.

 Trailer Brakes

If the total trailer weight exceeds 450 kg (1,000 lb), trailer brakes are required. If your trailer 

has brakes, make sure they comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.

WARNING

Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:

Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is 

dangerous and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.

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