Mazda CX-30 2020 Owner's Manual page 147

recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
Make sure the trailer cargo is secure

to prevent it from shifting.
Make sure the mirrors meet all

government regulations. Inspect
them.
Before starting out, inspect the

operation of all vehicle and trailer
lights and all vehicle-to-trailer
connections. Stop and re-inspect all
lights and connections after driving a
short distance.
Driving
Your Mazda will handle differently

with a trailer in tow, so practice
turning, backing, and stopping in a
traffic-free area.
Take time to get accustomed to the

extra weight and length.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph)

with a trailer in tow. If the local legal
maximum speed with a trailer in tow
is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do
not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62
mph) with a trailer in tow, the
vehicle could be damaged.
When ascending a hill, shift into a

lower gear to reduce the possibility
of overloading or overheating the
engine, or both.
When descending a hill, shift into a

lower gear and use engine
compression as a braking effect. Pay
constant attention to speed and use
the brakes only as needed. Holding
the brake pedal down for a
prolonged period may cause the
brakes to overheat and lose power.
Parking
Avoid parking on an incline with a
trailer. If this must be done, follow
these instructions.
Parking on an Incline
1. Set the parking brake and the
brakes.
2. Have someone block the wheels of
the vehicle and trailer while you
apply the brakes.
3. After the wheels are blocked,
release the parking brake and the
brakes slowly, allowing the blocks
to bear the load.
4. Set the parking brake firmly.
5. If the vehicle has an automatic
transmission, put the selector lever
in P position. If it has a manual
transmission, place the gear shift in
1 or R position.
Starting on an Incline
1. Start the engine (page 4-5).
2. Release the parking brake and
slowly pull away a short distance
from the wheel blocks.
3. Stop on the nearest level ground,
set the parking brake, and pick up
the wheel blocks.
Before Driving
Towing
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