2007 MAZDA MODEL 5 brakes

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Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle:Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining
your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety
Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle: Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure,
handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
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GCW
GCW (Gross Combination Weight)is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated
for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs). The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10 _
15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15 _
25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs). Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples: For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-56
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-16
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-39
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-49
Antenna ............................................. 6-15
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-48
Audio System ................................... 6-15 Audio control switch .................. 6-42
Audio set .................................... 6-25
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-45
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-12
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-15
Maintenance ............................... 8-30
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-42
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-42
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-42
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-42
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
B
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-26
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-52
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-8
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-36
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-55
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-55
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-17
Center Console .................................. 6-53
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-26
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-36
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-10
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ................................................. 6-49
Cruise Control ................................... 5-18
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-50
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-30
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-46
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