2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 trailer

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Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of
cargo weight.

The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo
weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from
the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed” value on the tire
label.

Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849
lbs) for the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed”:
The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) - 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg
(699 lbs)
The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs) - (68 × 2) kg ( (150 × 2) lbs)
= 249 kg (549 lbs)
If the weight of the occupant increases, the cargo weight limit decreases by that much.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) -
including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried
by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance
Certifi cation Label located on the driver's door frame or door pillar. The total load on
each axle must never exceed its GAWR.


GVW
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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%
(fi fth-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 fi fth-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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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting fi gure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be fi ve 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

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Smart Brake Support (SBS) .............. 4-133
Collision warning ........................ 4-135
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation ............... 4-135
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ... 4-128
Stopping the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system operation ............ 4-132
Spare Tire .............................................. 7-6
Specifi cations ........................................ 9-4
Speedometer ........................................ 4-14
SRS Air Bags
How the SRS air bags work .......... 2-57
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-63
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-62
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-55
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-5
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-32
Horn............................................... 4-61
Storage Compartments ........................ 5-89
Armrest box ................................... 5-90
Center console ............................... 5-90
Glove compartment ....................... 5-90
Luggage Compartment .................. 5-91
Overhead console .......................... 5-90
Rear coat hooks ............................. 5-93
Shopping bag hook ........................ 5-93
Sunshade ............................................. 3-44
Sunshade (Rear door window) ............ 5-93
Sunvisors ............................................. 5-81
T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-15
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-47
Third-Row Seat ................................... 2-15
Three-fl ash Turn Signal....................... 4-55
Tire Infl ation Pressure Warning Beep ... 7-47
Tire Information .................................. 8-24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-150
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization ...................................... 4-153 Tires .................................................... 6-43
Flat tire ............................................ 7-3
Replacing a tire ............................. 6-45
Replacing a wheel ......................... 6-46
Snow tires ...................................... 3-52
Specifi cations .................................. 9-9
Temporary spare tire ..................... 6-45
Tire chains ..................................... 3-53
Tire infl ation pressure .................... 6-43
Tire rotation ................................... 6-44
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ....................................... 8-22
Towing
Hook .............................................. 7-27
Recreational towing ...................... 3-65
Trailer towing
(U.S.A. and Canada) ..................... 3-57
Towing Description ............................. 7-26
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-73
TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-73
TCS OFF Indicator Light .............. 4-74
TCS OFF Switch ........................... 4-74
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) ............. 4-76
Transmitter ............................................ 3-4
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-19
Trip Meter .................................. 4-14, 4-23
Trouble
Battery runs out ............................. 7-20
Emergency starting ........................ 7-23
Emergency towing ........................ 7-26
Flat tire ............................................ 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-24
Parking in an emergency ................. 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened ... 7-50
Turn Signals ........................................ 4-54
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USB Power Outlet............................... 5-86
Index
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