Mazda 2002 tribute Manual page 181

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:
• 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.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine Maximum GCWR
2.0L w/manual 1,878 (4,140)
transmission
3.0L 2,404 (5,300)
w/automatic
transmission
3.0L 3,103 (6,840)
w/automatic
transmission and
towing package
4x2
Trailer Weight
- kg (lbs.) Range - kg (lbs.)
453 (1,000)
907 (2,000)
1,587 (3,500)
Driving
Maximum
frontal area of
2 2
trailer - m (ft)
2.2 (24)
2.2 (24)
2.8 (30)
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