2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 towing

3–1*Some models.3–1
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3

Advanced Keyless Entry System ....... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10

Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11
Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Liftgate/Boot Lid ......................... 3-21

Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-26
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-26
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap .............. 3-31

Steering Wheel................................... 3-33
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-33

Mirrors ............................................... 3-34
Mirrors ......................................... 3-34

Windows ............................................. 3-38
Power Windows ........................... 3-38
Manual Windows
* ........................ 3-41
Security System ................................. 3-42
Modi¿ cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-42
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-42
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-44

Driving Tips ....................................... 3-48
Running-In ................................... 3-48
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-48
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-49
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-50
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-51
Winter Driving ............................. 3-51
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-54
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ..................... 3-55

Towing ................................................ 3-56
Towing Caravans and Trailers
(Europe/Turkey/South Africa) ..... 3-56

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Towing
Towing Caravans and Trailers (Europe/Turkey/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.
CAUTION
  Do not tow a trailer during the ¿ rst 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 is not covered by the vehicle's warranty for
the following models and countries:
 


 All models in Turkey



 Saloon models
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.

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TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:


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

CAUTION
Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes. For
altitudes exceeding 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in), always reduce the towing load by 10%
for every 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in) 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
Engine
*1 Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 LP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 515 kg
(1,135.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,400 kg (5,291.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,405 kg (5,302.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × — 530 kg
(1,168.4 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,435 kg (5,368.2 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,405 kg (5,302.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × × 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,410 kg (5,313.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 550 kg
(1,212.5 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,475 kg (5,456.3 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)
*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:
LP: Low-Power
MP: Medium-Power
HP: High-Power

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Germany and Austria/Gradient up to 8%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine
*1 Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 LP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 515 kg
(1,135.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,600 kg (5,731.9 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,605 kg (5,742.9 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 MP Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × — 530 kg
(1,168.4 lb) 1,000 kg
(2,204.6 lb) 2,535 kg (5,588.6 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,605 kg (5,742.9 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 HP Manual
transaxle EURO6 × × 520 kg
(1,146.3 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,610 kg (5,754.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 550 kg
(1,212.5 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,675 kg (5,897.3 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)
*1 The alphabetical letters at the end of the engine types are short for the following:
LP: Low-Power
MP: Medium-Power
HP: High-Power


South Africa/Gradient up to 12% (Hatchback only)
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO4 — — 450 kg
(992.0 lb) 750 kg
(1,653.4 lb) 2,246 kg (4,951.5 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
1.5 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 — — 250 kg
(551.1 lb) 250 kg
(551.1 lb) 1,765 kg (3,891.1 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 × — 130 kg
(286.5 lb) 130 kg
(286.5 lb) 1,735 kg (3,824.9 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 50 kg (110.2 lb)

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WARNING
Always keep tow loads within speci¿ ed limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load
Table:
Attempting to tow loads greater than those speci¿ ed 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 speci¿ ed 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.
NOTE
  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.


Trailer hitch installation area
Unit: mm (in)
MAX. 50 Kg (110 lb)
Hitch coupling point
A
BA:350—420 (13.8—16.5)
B:746.3 (29.382)
C:1017.9 (40.075)
C
C

Ty r e s
When towing a trailer, make sure all tyres are inÀ ated 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 inÀ ation pressures should conform to tyre manufacturer speci¿ cations.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
Trailer Lights
CAUTION
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.
Trailer Brakes
Check the Maximum trailer towing-load table in Weight Limits (page 3-56 ), 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.
WARNING
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.