2006 MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES sport mode

4x2 w/manual transmission
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR - lb.
(kg)Maximum
trailer weight
- lb. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2(m2)
Cab Plus/Cab Plus 4
2.3L All 4,800 (2,177) 1,440 (653) Equal to frontal
area of vehicle
3.0L* 3.73 6,000 (2,722) 2,500 (1,134) 50 (4.64)
3.0L*
Dual
Sport4.10 6,000 (2,722) 2,380 (1,080) 50 (4.64)
4.0L All 7,000 (3,175) 3,440 (1,560) 50 (4.64)
4.0L
Dual
SportAll 7,000 (3,175) 3,320 (1,506) 50 (4.64)
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters)
elevation.
*When towing on roads with steep grades or moderate but long sustained
grades (5 miles [8 km] or more), or when ambient temperatures exceed
100°F (37°C), vehicle speed should not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) in both
cases.
For definition of terms used in this table seeVehicle Loadingearlier in
this chapter.
To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your particular vehicle,
seeCalculating the load your vehicle can carry/towearlier in this
chapter.
Maximum trailer weight is shown. The combined weight of the completed
towing vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and the loaded
trailer must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
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4x2 w/automatic transmission
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR - lb.
(kg)Maximum
trailer weight
- lb. (kg)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - ft
2(m2)
Regular Cab
2.3L All 5,500 (2,495) 2,260 (1,025) Equal to frontal
area of vehicle
3.0L* 3.73 6,000 (2,722) 2,620 (1,188) 50 (4.64)
3.0L*
Dual
Sport4.10 6,000 (2,722) 2,460 (1,115) 50 (4.64)
Cab Plus/Cab Plus 4
2.3L 4.10 5,500 (2,495) 1,420 (644) Equal to frontal
area of vehicle
3.0L* 3.73 6,000 (2,722) 2,460 (1,115) 50 (4.64)
3.0L*
Dual
Sport4.10 6,000 (2,722) 2,340 (1,061) 50 (4.64)
4.0L All 9,500 (4,309) 5,880 (2,667) 50 (4.64)
4.0L
Dual
SportAll 9,500 (4,309) 5,760 (2,612) 50 (4.64)
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters)
elevation.
*When towing on roads with steep grades or moderate but long sustained
grades (5 miles [8 km] or more), or when ambient temperatures exceed
100°F (37°C), vehicle speed should not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) in both
cases.
For definition of terms used in this table seeVehicle Loadingearlier in
this chapter.
To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your particular vehicle,
seeCalculating the load your vehicle can carry/towearlier in this
chapter.
Maximum trailer weight is shown. The combined weight of the completed
towing vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and the loaded
trailer must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
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steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four
wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning.
Basic operating principles
•
Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.
4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces.
•Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
•Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by
loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
•If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering
wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface.
•It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow
down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose
control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too
sharply or abruptly.
•It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway
reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a
sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide
sideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and the
safety of others should be your primary concern.
WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as
utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high
as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death.
If your vehicle gets stuck
If the vehicle is stuck it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and
reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly
on the accelerator in each gear.
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