Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles; TRAILER TOWING; Owner’s Manual- Page 155

2008 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Driving
Maintenance and Specifications
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Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and
utility-type vehicles

WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation
of this type of vehicle, see the

Preparing to drive your vehicle

section in the

Driving

chapter of this

Owner’s Manual

.

WARNING: Loaded vehicles may handle differently than
unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and
increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a
heavily loaded vehicle.

Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.
Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and
people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow
option package.

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
500 miles (800 km).

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

2008 Tribute

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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

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Tires, Wheels and Loading

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  • 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 500 miles (800 km).
  • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications.