2004 Mazda Tribute; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt); GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights- Page 152

2004 Mazda Tribute Owners Manaul

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Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transaxle,
axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to maximize
vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:

Be sure to locate all the warnings supplied by the trailer rental or
sales company and study the unique requirements of each trailer you
intend to tow.

Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.

Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to

Preparing to

tow

in this chapter.

Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to

Driving

while you tow

in this chapter.

Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance” section of this manual.

Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km
(500 miles).

Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.

Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Certification label. For
load specification terms found on the label, refer to

Vehicle loading

in

this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded
vehicle when figuring the total weight.

4x2

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Engine

Maximum GCWR

- kg (lbs.)

Trailer Weight

Range - kg (lbs.)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - m

2

(ft)

2

2.0L w/manual

transmission

1,878 (4,140)

453 (1,000)

2.2 (24)

3.0L

w/automatic

transmission

2,404 (5,300)

907 (2,000)

2.2 (24)

3.0L

w/automatic

transmission and

towing package

3,103 (6,840)

1,587 (3,500)

2.8 (30)

2004 Mazda Tribute

(j14)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English

(fus)

Driving

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  • 2.0L w/manual transmission 1,878 (4,140) 453 (1,000) 2.
  • 3.0L w/automatic transmission 2,404 (5,300) 907 (2,000) 2.
  • 3.0L w/automatic transmission and towing package 3,103 (6,840) 1,587 (3,500) 2.
  • Be sure to locate all the warnings supplied by the trailer rental or sales company and study the unique requirements of each trailer you intend to tow.
  • Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.
  • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing.
  • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing.
  • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer.
  • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles).
  • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications.