2019 MAZDA MODEL CX-30 trailer

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.
NOTE
xThe 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.
xAppropriate total trailer weight and nose weight may prevent the danger of trailer
sway from crosswinds, rough roads, or other causes.
▼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
manufacturer for securing the trailer hitch. Consult an expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) for more information.

Trailer hitch installation area
1. 350 Š 420 mm (13.8 Š 16.5 in)
2. 912.0 mm (35.91 in)
3. 1022.2 mm (40.244 in)
4. MAX. 80 kg (176.3 lb)
5. Hitch coupling point
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▼Ty re s
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.
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.
▼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 expert repairer (we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer)
▼Trailer Brakes
Check the Maximum trailer
towing-load table in Weight Limits
(page 3-61), 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.
▼Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
xVerify 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
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recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer).
xMake sure the trailer cargo is secure
to prevent it from shifting.
xMake sure the mirrors meet all
government regulations. Inspect
them.
xBefore 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
xYour Mazda will handle differently
with a trailer in tow, so practice
turning , backing , and stopping in a
traffic-free area.
xTake time to get accustomed to the
extra weight and length.
xDo 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.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62
mph) with a trailer in tow, the
vehicle could be damaged.
xWhen ascending a hill, shift into a
lower gear to reduce the possibility
of overloading or overheating the
engine, or both.
xWhen 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
transmission, put the selector lever
in P position. If it has a manual
transmission, place the gear shift in
1 or R position.
Starting on an Incline
1. Start the engine (page 4-5).
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.
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1. The walls at the entrance and
exits of tunnels, turnouts.

xA BSM warning indicator light may
flash or the warning beep may be
activated several times when making
a turn at a city intersection.
xTurn off the BSM while pulling a
trailer or while an accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed to the rear
of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s
radio waves will be blocked causing
the system to not operate normally.
xIf a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is
used, the BSM is automatically
turned off.
xIn the following cases, it may be
difficult to view the illumination/
flashing of the BSM warning
indicator lights equipped on the
door mirrors.
xSnow or ice is adhering to the door
mirrors.
xThe front door glass is fogged or
covered in snow, frost or dirt.
xThe rear side radar sensor of the BSM
may be regulated under the radio
wave related laws of the country
where the vehicle is driven. If this
system is used abroad, it may be
necessary to turn off the system.
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-224.
xThe system switches to the Rear
Cross
Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA) function
when the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) is shifted to
the reverse (R) position.
Refer to Rear Cross
Tra ffi c Alert
(RCTA) on page 4-126.
▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indicator Lights/Display
Indicator/Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM system notifies the driver of
the presence of vehicles in adjacent
lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using
the BSM warning indicator light, the
warning sound and the display
indicator while the systems are
operational.
BSM warning indicator lights
The BSM warning indicator lights are
equipped on the left and right door
mirrors. The warning indicator lights
turn on when a vehicle approaching
from the rear in an adjacent lane is
detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the
warning indicator light turns on
momentarily and then turns off after a
few seconds.
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn
on when the position lights are turned
on, the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator lights are
difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when travelling
on snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer
cancellation button to cancel the
dimmer and increase the brightness of
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xIn the following cases, it may be
difficult to view the illumination/
flashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights
equipped on the door mirrors.
xSnow or ice adheres to the door
mirrors.
xThe front door glass is fogged or
covered in snow, frost or dirt.
xTurn off the RCTA system while
pulling a trailer or while an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to
the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar
will be blocked causing the system to
not operate normally.
xThe rear side radar sensor of the
RCTA may be regulated under the
radio wave related laws of the
country where the vehicle is driven. If
this system is used abroad, it may be
necessary to turn off the system.
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-224.
xIf a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is
used, the RCTA is automatically
turned off.
▼Cancelling Operation of Rear
Cross
Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA)
The RCTA can be set to inoperable.
x(If only the RCTA is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
x(If the RCTA is turned off by
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE switch)
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Switch on
page 4-97.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have cancelled the system using
the i-ACTIVSENSE switch, the system is
automatically enabled the next time
the ignition is switched ON. However,
if the system is cancelled using the
personalisation features, the system is
not automatically enabled.
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¾The CTS may not be able to detect a
vehicle ahead depending on the type
of vehicle ahead and its conditions,
the weather conditions, and the road
conditions. Additionally, the system
might be unable to decelerate
sufficiently if a vehicle ahead applies
the brakes suddenly, another vehicle
cuts into the driving lane, or the
difference in vehicle speed between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is
larger, which could result in an
accident. Check the surrounding
conditions and always drive carefully
while keeping a safe distance from
vehicles ahead and on-coming
vehicles.

For the purposes of safety, switch the
CTS off when it is not being used.
Leaving the CTS turned on when it is
not in use is dangerous as it could
operate unexpectedly, resulting in an
accident.

Do not use the CTS under the
following conditions. Otherwise, it
may result in an accident.
¾General roads other than
expressways or highways (Driving
under these conditions using the CTS
is not possible.)
¾Roads with sharp curves and where
vehicle traffic is heavy with
insufficient space between vehicles,
or roads where frequent and
repetitive acceleration and
deceleration occur (Driving under
these conditions using the CTS is not
possible).¾When entering and exiting
interchanges, service areas, and
parking areas of expressways (If you
exit an expressway while headway
control is in use, the vehicle ahead
will no longer be tracked and your
vehicle may accelerate to the set
speed).
¾Slippery roads such as icy or
snow-covered roads (Tyres could
spin causing you to lose vehicle
control, or the stop hold control may
not operate.)
¾Long , descending slopes (to
maintain distance between vehicles,
the system automatically and
continuously applies the brakes
which could result in the loss of
brake power.)
¾Two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.
¾(Automatic transmission vehicle)
Slopes with a steep gradient (The
vehicle ahead may not be detected
correctly, your vehicle may slip while
stopped by the stop hold control, or
it may accelerate suddenly after it
starts moving.)
¾Driving under bad weather
conditions (rain, fog , and snow).
¾The vehicle is driven on slippery
roads such as icy or snow -covered
roads and unpaved roads (Tyres
could spin causing you to lose
vehicle control, or the stop hold
control may not operate.)
¾Tyres of a different specified size are
used, such as a temporary spare tyre.
¾Tyres with insufficient tread are used.
¾The tyre pressures are not adjusted to
the
specified pressure.
¾The vehicle is being used to tow a
camper or boat trailer.
¾Tyre chains are used.
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¾The functions of the LAS have
limitations. Always stay on course
using the steering wheel and drive
with care.
¾Do not use the LAS under the
following circumstances, otherwise it
may result in an accident.
¾The vehicle is driven on slippery
roads such as icy or snow-covered
roads, and unpaved roads.
¾Tyres of a
different
specified size
are used, such as a temporary
spare tyre.
¾Tyres with
insufficient tread are
used.
¾The tyre pressures are not adjusted
to the
specified pressure.
¾The vehicle is being used to tow a
camper or boat trailer.
¾Tyre chains are used.
¾The vehicle is driven on roads with
lane lines other than white (yellow)
lines, such as an expressway.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that
the LAS can operate normally.
¾Do not modify the vehicle's
suspensions.
¾Always use tyres of the specified type
and size for the front and rear
wheels. Consult an expert repairer
(we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer) for tyre
replacement.
NOTE
The system may not operate normally
under the following conditions.
xThe white (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of dirt or paint
flaking.
xWhite (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of bad weather (rain,
fog, or snow).
xThe vehicle is driven on a temporary
lane or section with a closed lane
resulting from construction where
there might be multiple white
(yellow) lane lines, or they are
interrupted.
xThe camera picks up an obscure line,
such as a temporary line being used
for construction, or because of
shade, unmelted snow, or grooves
filled with water.
xThe surrounding brightness suddenly
changes such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel.
xBack-light is reflected off the road
surface.
xThe road surface is wet and shiny
after rain, or there are puddles on
the road.
xThe width of a lane is excessively
narrow.
xThe vehicle is driven on roads with
tight curves.
xHeavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the rear
seat causing the vehicle to tilt.
xThe vehicle is driven through a fork in
the road or a junction.
xThe shade of a guardrail parallel to a
white (yellow) lane line is cast on the
road.
xThe illumination of the headlights is
weakened because of dirt or the
optical axis is deviated at night.
xThe road is excessively uneven.xThe vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
xA vehicle in front of your vehicle is
running near a white (yellow) lane
line making it less visible.
xThe windscreen is dirty or foggy.
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xThe SBS-R system will operate under
the following conditions.
xThe engine is running.xThe shift lever (manual
transmission vehicle) or the
selector lever (automatic
transmission vehicle) is in the R
(reverse) position.
xi-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light is not displayed in the
multi-information display.
xThe vehicle speed is between
about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph).
xThe SBS-R is not turned off.xThe DSC is not malfunctioning.xIn the following cases, the rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
cannot detect obstructions and the
SBS-R may not operate.
xThe height of the obstruction is
low such as low walls or trucks
with low loading platforms.
xThe height of the obstruction is
high such as trucks with high
loading platforms.
xThe obstruction is small.xThe obstruction is thin such as a
signpost.
xThe surface of the obstruction is
not pointed vertically relative to
the vehicle.
xThe obstruction is soft such as a
hanging curtain or snow stuck to a
vehicle.
xThe obstruction is shaped
irregularly.
xThe obstruction is extremely close.xIn the following cases, the rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
cannot detect obstructions correctly
and the
SBS-R may not operate.
xSomething is stuck on the bumper
near a rear ultrasonic sensor.
xThe brake or accelerator pedal is
operated.
xThere is another obstruction near
one obstruction.
xDuring inclement weather such as
rain, fog and snow.
xHigh or low humidity.xHigh or low temperaturesxStrong winds.xThe path of travel is not flat.xHeavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the
rear seat.
xObjects such as a wireless aerial,
fog light, or illuminated number
plate is installed near a rear
ultrasonic sensor.
xThe orientation of a rear ultrasonic
sensor has deviated for reasons
such as a collision.
xThe vehicle is affected by other
sound waves such as the horn,
engine noise, ultrasonic sensor of
another vehicle.
xIn the following cases, a rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
may detect something as a target
obstruction which could cause the
SBS-R system to operate.
xDriving on a steep slope.xWheel blocks.xHanging curtains, gate poles such
as at toll gates and railroad
crossing.
xWhen travelling near objects such
as foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls,
and fences along a road.
xWhen driving off-road in areas
where there is grass and forage.
xWhen passing through low gates,
narrow gates, car washing
machines, and tunnels.
xA trailer is connected.xA bright light source such as
sunlight hits the rear camera.
xThe surroundings are dark.
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