2024 MAZDA CX90 trailer

the instrument cluster screen display (white)
is not displayed.

In addition, when the door in the
direction in which an approaching
vehicle is detected is opened, the
driver is notified of the danger by
flashing of the warning lights, the
warning sound, and the instrument
cluster warning indication (amber).
BSM warning light
Instrument cluster
NOTE
The Vehicle Exit Warning may not
operate normally if any of the
following conditions is met.
The rear side radar sensors cannot
detect an object.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
There is a parked vehicle near your
vehicle.
Moving objects are slow.The Vehicle Exit Warning is not
automatically turned off even if a
Mazda genuine trailer hitch is used.
If a trailer is towed or a bicycle
carrier is attached to the rear of the
vehicle, the radar signal may be
blocked and the Vehicle Exit Warning
may not operate correctly.
The Vehicle Exit Warning may
operate with stationary objects on
the road or the roadside (such as
guardrails, sidewalls, and parked
vehicles).
The brightness of the BSM warning
lights is linked to the panel light
control.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 5-35.
Tu r n i n g off the BSM and the Vehicle
Exit Warning
There are 2 ways to turn off the BSM
and the Vehicle Exit Warning.
Tu r n
off the BSM and the Vehicle Exit
Warning using Mazda Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Tu r n off the BSM and the Vehicle Exit
Warning using the i-ACTIVSENSE
OFF switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch on page
5-126.
Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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How to Use the Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Operating the RCTA
The RCTA operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
The vehicle is about to be driven in
reverse.
The system detects an approaching
vehicle.
When the RCTA operates, the driver is
notified of the danger by flashing of
the BSM warning lights, a warning
indication, and a warning sound.
NOTE
The system may operate even if a
vehicle is not approaching
depending on the conditions around
your vehicle.
The RCTA may not operate normally
if any of the following conditions is
met.
The rear side radar sensors cannot
detect an object.
Refer to Radar Sensors on page
5-131.
The vehicle speed when reversing
is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or
faster.
A vehicle is approaching directly
from the rear of your vehicle.
A vehicle is approaching at an
angle from the rear of your vehicle.
If a Mazda genuine trailer hitch is
used, the RCTA is automatically
turned off when the trailer's
electrical connector is connected.
When pulling a trailer other than
with a Mazda genuine trailer hitch,
or while an accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed to the rear
of the vehicle, turn off the RCTA.
Otherwise, the radar’s radio waves
will be blocked causing the RCTA to
not operate normally.
The brightness of the BSM warning
lights is linked to the panel light
control.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 5-35.
Turning off the RCTA
There are 2 ways to turn off the RCTA.
Turn off the RCTA using Mazda
Connect.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Turn off the RCTA using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch.
Refer to How to Use the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch on page
5-126.
Driving
Rear Cross Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA)
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Lane-keep Assist System(LAS)
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The LAS is a system to help the driver
stay within the vehicle lane if the
vehicle might be deviating.
If your vehicle may be deviating from
the vehicle lane, the LAS provides
steering assistance to avoid departure
from the lane.
Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the LAS.
The LAS is not an automated driving
system. Over reliance on the system
could lead to an accident.
 The functions of the LAS have
limitations. Do not rely completely
on the system and always stay on
course using the steering wheel.
Do not use the LAS under the
following conditions. Otherwise, it
may result in an accident.
 The vehicle is driven on slippery
roads such as icy roads,
snow-covered roads, and unpaved
roads.
 Tires other than the specified size are
used, such as when tire chains or
temporary spare tires are used.
 Tires with insufficient tread are used.
 The tire pressures are not adjusted to
the specified pressure.
 The vehicle is towing a camping
trailer or boat trailer.
 The vehicle is driven on roads other
than expressways or highways with
white (yellow) lines.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that
the LAS can operate normally.
 Do not modify the vehicle's
suspensions.
Driving
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
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Refer to Cameras on page 5-137.
Always check the surrounding area
visually.
The operation of the SBS has certain
limitations. Always confirm the safety
around the vehicle visually when
driving.
CAUTION
 If any of the following conditions is
met, turn the SBS
off to prevent a
mis-operation.
 A trailer is pulled or an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed
to the rear of the vehicle.
 The vehicle is driven on rough
roads such as in areas where there
is grass and foliage or off-road.
 Always use tires of the specified size
and the same manufacturer, brand,
and tread pattern on all 4 wheels. In
addition, do not use tires with
significantly different wear patterns
on the same vehicle. If such
improper tires are used, the SBS may
not operate normally.
How to Use the Smart
Brake Support (SBS)
NOTE
During the SBS brake control, the
brake pedal may move rearward or
become stiff. The brakes are operating,
but continue to depress the brake
pedal.
When the forward detection function
operates*
The forward detection function
operates when all of the following
conditions are met.
(If an object is a vehicle ahead)
The vehicle speed is about 4 km/h
(3 mph) or faster.
(If an object is a bicycle/pedestrian)
The vehicle speed is about 10
km/h to 80 km/h (6.3 mph to 49
mph).
The DSC does not operate.The system determines that there is a
possibility of a collision with an
object ahead.
When the forward detection function
operates, the driver is notified of the
danger by the screen display and
warning sound. Furthermore, if the
possibility of a collision increases,
brake control is performed.
Instrument cluster
Driving
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
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To w i n g
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 Authorized Mazda Dealer if
you need further details.
NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Trailer Stability Control (TSC)
mechanism, which enhances vehicle
stability when towing a trailer.
Refer to Trailer Stability Control
(TSC) on page 5-90.
When towing a trailer, do not use the
following safety systems (If a Mazda
genuine trailer hitch is used, these
systems are automatically turned off
when the trailer's electrical
connector is connected):
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)Smart Brake Support (SBS) reverse
drive detection
Parking Sensor System (Rear)Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
Blind Spot Assist
Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
Head-on traffic avoidance assist
Turn off the aforementioned safety
systems when towing a trailer
without a genuine Mazda trailer
hitch.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive) towing mode which
enhances vehicle stability when
towing a trailer.
Refer to Mazda intelligent Drive
Select (Mi-Drive) on page 5-96.
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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Warnings and Cautionsfor Using the Towing
WARNING
Always keep tow loads within
specified limits as indicated in the
Trailer Towing-Load Table:
Attempting to tow loads greater than
those specified is dangerous as it may
cause serious handling and
performance problems that could
result in personal injury or vehicle
damage, or both.
Load your trailer with the weight
about 60 % toward the front and
40 % toward the rear:
Loading the trailer with more weight in
the rear than in the front is dangerous.
Doing so could cause you to lose
control. The trailer tongue load must
be 10 % ―15 % of the total trailer load
(sum of the weights of the trailer and
cargo).
Always have the total trailer weight
and tongue load determined prior to
departure:
Attempting to tow loads without
determining the total trailer weight and
tongue load is dangerous. Trailer sway
from crosswinds, rough roads or other
causes could result in loss of control
and a serious accident.
Always make sure the trailer hitch is
securely attached before departure:
An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous
as it causes greater trailer sway from
crosswinds, rough roads or other
causes, resulting in loss of control and
a serious accident.
Examine all trailer-hitch mounting
bolts regularly and tighten any that are
loose. If the hitch is removed, seal any
open mounting holes to prevent
exhaust, dust, water, dirt and other
foreign elements from filtering in,
possibly endangering personal safety
and damaging your vehicle.
Do not install a hitch that stiffens the
bumper as it will reduce the bumper's
performance.
Make sure there are no exhaust gas
leaks into the passenger compartment
if any mounting bolts are connected
to the body:
Modifying your vehicle exhaust system
is dangerous. Exhaust gas entering the
vehicle could cause loss of
consciousness or even death.
When mounting the trailer hitch, make
no modifications to the vehicle exhaust
system.
Never use the temporary spare tire
when towing:
Using the temporary spare tire on your
vehicle when towing a trailer is
dangerous as it could result in tire
failure, loss of control, and injury to
vehicle occupants.
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.
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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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.
Always use lower gears to reduce
speed:
Holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently is dangerous as
it could cause the brakes to overheat
and lose power, resulting in loss of
control and a serious accident. Use
lower gears to help reduce speed. Pull
off the road and allow brakes to cool
down whenever braking performance
feels reduced.
CAUTION
Do not tow a trailer during the first
1,000 km (600 miles) of your new
Mazda. If you do, you may damage
the engine, transmission, differential,
wheel bearings, and other
power-train components.
 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 maximum
GCWR heading in the trailer
towing-load table. If the determined
maximum total towing load weight is
exceeded, the engine and other
power-train parts may be damaged.
 The total trailer weight and tongue
load can be determined by weighing
the trailer on platform scales at a
highway weight station or a trucking
company.
Make all hitch adjustments with
actual loads. Do not load and
unload vehicle while adjusting hitch.
This action will change the vehicle
height.
 Do not use an axle-mounted hitch.
This may damage the axle and
related parts.
 If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62
mph) with a trailer in tow, the
vehicle could be damaged.
 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. Have a recreational
vehicle dealer or trailer rental agency
connect the system, and inspect the
brake lights and turn signals yourself
before each trip.
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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How to Use the Towing
NOTE
The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed,
and improper trailer loading.
Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption.The extra weight of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and on long or
steep upgrades. If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the air
conditioner, drive safely to the side of the road, park off the right-of-way and wait
for engine to cool.
Verify 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 incorrec t tongue load, worn suspension parts,
and trailer overloading.
Make sure the trailer is properly loaded and the cargo is secure to prevent it from
shifting.
Make sure the mirrors conform to all govern ment regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
Trailer towing-load table
Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to meet the requirements
in this table.
(U.S.A.)
Limitation items Limit values
19 inch wheel ve- hicle 21 inch wheel ve-
hicle
MAX. TTW
1,588 kg (3,500 lb)
MAX. GCWR
4,150 kg (9,148 lb)
MAX. GAWR
Front 1,320 kg (2,910 lb) 1,313 kg (2,895 lb)
Rear 1,855 kg (4,090 lb) 1,797 kg (3,962 lb)
MAX. GVWR
3,109 kg (6,854 lb)
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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