2020 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 trailer

The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, or grass covered roads.
Anything which generates ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as another vehicle's
horn, the engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle, or
another vehicle's sensors.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.
A commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is installed
to the vehicle.
The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone.
An obstruction is too close to the sensor.
Obstructions under the bumper may not be detected. Obstructions that are lower than the
bumper or thin which may have been initially detected may no longer be detected as the
vehicle approaches more closely to the obstruction.
The following types of obstructions may not be detected:
Thin objects such as wire or rope
Things which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snow
Angular shaped objects
Very tall objects, and those which are wide at the top
Small, short objects
Always have the system inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied
to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they cannot detect
obstructions.
(With front sensor and front corner sensor)
The system may have a malfunction if the b eep does not operate or the indicator light
does not illuminate when the park assist sensors switch is turned on. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Without front sensor and front corner sensor)
The system may have a malfunction if the beep does not operate. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
(With front sensor and front corner sensor)
The system may have a malfunction if the beep sound which indicates a system
malfunction is heard and the indicator light flashes. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The beeper which indicates a system malfunction may not be heard if the ambient
temperature is extremely cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area. Remove
any foreign material from the sensor area.
When installing a trailer hitch, c onsult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
54 ROOM 25 A For protection of various circuits
Fuse block (Left side)

DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 P.SEAT D 30 A Power seat
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2 P.WINDOW3 30 A Power windows
3 R.OUTLET3 15 A Accessory sockets
4 P.WINDOW2 25 A Power windows
5PLG 2 0 A
Power liftgate
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6 D.LOCK 25 A Power door locks
7 SEAT WARM 20 A Seat warmer
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8SRS2/ESCL 15 ATrailer hitch*
9 SUNROOF 10 AMoonroof*
10 INTERIOR2 15 A Audio system
11 ENG+BB 7.5 A Engine control system
12 MIRROR 7.5 A Power control mirror
13 AT IND 7.5 A AT shift indicator
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within it s 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:
WA R N I N G
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 failu re, handling or steering problems, irregular tire
wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive an d 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 th e vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the ve hicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not include passengers, carg o, or optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicl e when you picked it up from your
dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.

PAYLOAD
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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
Certification Label locate d on the driver's door frame or door pillar. Th e total load on
each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

GVW
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully
loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is
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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 al l 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 f unctional 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 de alership) 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.
WA R N I N G
Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding
any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the
vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because
they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher
limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
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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 figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 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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Index
Shopping Bag Hook........................ 5-107
Smart Brake Support (SBS)............ 4-173Collision warning...................... 4-174
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation............. 4-174
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)............................................ 4-170
Collision warning...................... 4-172
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-172
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-172
Spare Tire............................................ 7-6
Specifications...................................... 9-4
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 2-84
How the SRS air bags work........ 2-77
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-82
Monitoring................................... 2-88
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-81
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-75
Starting the Engine..............................4-6
Steering Wheel Heated steering wh eel................. 2-34
Horn............................................. 4-80
Storage Box..................................... 5-105
Storage Compartments.................... 5-104
Armrest box............................... 5-105
Center console........................... 5-104
Glove compartment................... 5-104
Luggage Compartment.............. 5-106
Overhead console...................... 5-104
Rear coat hooks......................... 5-108
Shopping bag hook....................5-107
Storage Box............................... 5-105
Sunshade............................................3-44
Sunshade (Rear door window)........ 5-108Sunvisors........................................... 5-93
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Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-47
Third-Row Seat................................. 2-26
Three-flash Turn Sign al.................... 4-74
Tires................................................... 6-38 Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Replacing a tire........................... 6-39
Replacing a wheel....................... 6-41
Snow tires.................................... 3-52
Specifications.................................9-7
Temporary spare tire....................6-40
Tire chains................................... 3-52
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-38
Tire rotation................................. 6-39
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-23
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-50
Tire Information................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-217
To w i n g Hook............................................ 7-26
Recreational towing.....................3-65
Trailer towing (U.S.A. and
Canada)........................................ 3-57
Towing Description........................... 7-25
Traction Control System (TCS)...... 4-100 TCS OFF Indicator Light.......... 4-101
TCS OFF Switch....................... 4-101
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-100
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)............................................... 4-127
Trailer Stability Control (TSC)....... 4-103
Transmitter.......................................... 3-5
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-19
Emergency starting...................... 7-22
Emergency towing....................... 7-25
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