Before DrivingTowingTowing Caravan and Trailers (Europe/Russia/Turkey/Israel/South Africa)

Towing Caravan and Trailers (Europe/Russia/Turkey/Israel/South Africa)

Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.

If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking, durability, performance, and economy.

Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer if you need further details.

 

  • Do not tow a trailer during the first 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda. If you do, you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other power train components.

  • Damage caused by towing a trailer/caravan in Turkey is not covered by the vehicle's warranty.

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Weight Limits

The total trailer weight, gross combination weight and trailer nose weight must be within the prescribed limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table.

 

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT:

Sum of weights of the trailer and its load.

 

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT:

Sum of total trailer weight and towing vehicle weight; including trailer hitch, vehicle passengers, and vehicle load.

 

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:

The weight exerted on the trailer tongue. It is varied by changing the weight distribution when loading the trailer.

 

 

Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes. For altitudes exceeding 1,000 m, always reduce the towing load by 10% for every 1,000 m increase in altitude from the load indicated under the gross combination weight heading in the maximum trailer towing-load table. If the determined maximum total towing load weight is exceeded, the engine and other power train parts may be damaged.

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Maximum trailer towing-load table

Europe/Gradient up to 12%

MODEL

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT

Body

Engine

Transaxle

i-stop system

i-ELOOP system

Trailer without brake

Trailer with brake

Trailer with brake

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,300 kg (2,865.9 lb)

3,235 kg (7,131.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,465 kg (7,638.9 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,445 kg (7,594.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,475 kg (7,660.9 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,445 kg (7,594.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,475 kg (7,660.9 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Automatic transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,500 kg (7,716.1 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle (High Gear)

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,655 kg (8,057.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,670 kg (8,090.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,720 kg (8,201.1 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,735 kg (8,234.1 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,655 kg (8,057.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,670 kg (8,090.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,720 kg (8,201.1 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,735 kg (8,234.1 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,300 kg (2,865.9 lb)

3,280 kg (7,231.0 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,490 kg (7,694.0 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,520 kg (7,760.1 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,490 kg (7,694.0 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Automatic transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,540 kg (7,804.2 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,690 kg (8,134.9 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle (High Gear)

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,690 kg (8,134.9 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,710 kg (8,179.0 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,735 kg (8,234.1 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,750 kg (8,267.2 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,690 kg (8,134.9 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,710 kg (8,179.0 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,735 kg (8,234.1 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,600 kg (3,527.3 lb)

3,750 kg (8,267.2 lb)

×: Available

―: Not available

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)

Germany and Austria/Gradient up to 8%

MODEL

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT

Body

Engine

Transaxle

i-stop system

i-ELOOP system

Trailer without brake

Trailer with brake

Trailer with brake

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,435 kg (7,572.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,665 kg (8,079.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,645 kg (8,035.7 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,675 kg (8,101.9 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,645 kg (8,035.7 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,675 kg (8,101.9 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Automatic transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,700 kg (8,157.0 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle (High Gear)

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,855 kg (8,498.7 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,870 kg (8,531.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,920 kg (8,642.0 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,835 kg (8,454.6 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,855 kg (8,498.7 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,870 kg (8,531.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,920 kg (8,642.0 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,835 kg (8,454.6 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,480 kg (7,672.0 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,690 kg (8,134.9 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,720 kg (8,201.1 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,690 kg (8,134.9 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Automatic transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,740 kg (8,245.2 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,890 kg (8,575.8 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle (High Gear)

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,890 kg (8,575.8 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,910 kg (8,619.9 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,935 kg (8,675.1 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,850 kg (8,487.7 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,890 kg (8,575.8 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,910 kg (8,619.9 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Manual transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,800 kg (3,968.2 lb)

3,935 kg (8,675.1 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2 HIGH POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

×

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,700 kg (3,747.8 lb)

3,850 kg (8,487.7 lb)

×: Available

―: Not available

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)

Russia/Gradient up to 12%

MODEL

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT

Body

Engine

Transaxle

i-stop system

i-ELOOP system

Trailer without brake

Trailer with brake

Trailer with brake

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

―

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,300 kg (2,865.9 lb)

3,235 kg (7,131.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

―

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,465 kg (7,638.9 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 STANDARD POWER

Manual transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,300 kg (2,865.9 lb)

3,235 kg (7,131.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 STANDARD POWER

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,465 kg (7,638.9 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Automatic transaxle

―

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,500 kg (7,716.1 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,500 kg (7,716.1 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Automatic transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,500 kg (7,716.1 lb)

×: Available

―: Not available

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)

Israel/Gradient up to 12%

MODEL

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT

Body

Engine

Transaxle

i-stop system

i-ELOOP system

Trailer without brake

Trailer with brake

Trailer with brake

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,435 kg (7,572.8 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Automatic transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,465 kg (7,638.9 lb)

Wagon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)

3,460 kg (7,627.9 lb)

×: Available

―: Not available

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)

South Africa/Gradient up to 12%

MODEL

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT

Body

Engine

Transaxle

i-stop system

i-ELOOP system

Trailer without brake

Trailer with brake

Trailer with brake

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0

Manual transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,250 kg (2,755.7 lb)

3,150 kg (6,944.4 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.0

Automatic transaxle

×

―

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,250 kg (2,755.7 lb)

3,185 kg (7,021.6 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Automatic transaxle

×

×

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

1,250 kg (2,755.7 lb)

3,215 kg (7,087.7 lb)

Saloon

SKYACTIV-D 2.2

Automatic transaxle

×

―

730 kg (1,609.3 lb)

1,250 kg (2,755.7 lb)

3,255 kg (7,175.9 lb)

×: Available

―: Not available

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)

 

Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load Table:

Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is dangerous as it may cause serious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury or vehicle damage, or both.

Always keep the trailer nose weight within the specified limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table:

Loading the trailer with more weight in the rear than in the front is dangerous. This could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Close Warning

 

  • The total trailer weight and nose weight can be determined by weighing the trailer on platform scales at a highway weighing station or a trucking company.

  • Appropriate total trailer weight and nose weight may prevent the danger of trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads, or other causes.

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Trailer Hitch

When towing a trailer, use an appropriate trailer hitch. We recommend using a genuine Mazda trailer hitch. Use the original holes drilled by the vehicle manufacture for securing the trailer hitch. Contact your Authorised Mazda Dealer for more information.

 

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Tyres

When towing a trailer, make sure all tyres are inflated to the recommended cold-tyre pressure, as indicated on the tyre pressure chart on the driver's door frame. Trailer tyre size, load rating, and inflation pressures should conform to tyre manufacturer specifications.

 

Never use the temporary spare tyre when towing:

Using the temporary spare tyre on your vehicle when towing a trailer is dangerous as it could result in tyre failure, loss of control, and injury to vehicle occupants.

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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.

 

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.

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Trailer Lights

 

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. To connect the lighting system, consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.

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Trailer Brakes

Check the Maximum trailer towing-load table in Weight Limits (Search), and if your trailer weight exceeds the value in the TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT (Trailer without brake), trailer brakes are required.

If your trailer has brakes, make sure they meet regulations.

 

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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Trailer Towing Tips

Before driving

  • Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we 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.

     

    If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be damaged.

    Close Caution

  • 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 transaxle, put the selector lever in P. If it has a manual transaxle, place the gear shift in 1 or R.

Starting on an Incline

  1. Start the engine (Search).

  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.