2024 MAZDA CX90 towing

Recreational towing
An example of "recreational towing" is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transmission is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to "Having the Vehicle Towed" (page 8-5)
and "Using the Towing Hooks" (page 8-6) and carefully follow the instructions.
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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8What to Do in Case of Emergency
In Case of Emergency................ 8-4Dealing With an Accident....... 8-4
When Towing is Required...........8-5 Having the Vehicle Towed...... 8-5
Using the Towing Hooks......... 8-6
Key Does Not Operate............... 8-8 Canceling the Key Temporary
Suspension Function.............. 8-8
Unlocking Using the Auxiliary
Key....................................... 8-8
Starting the Hybrid System with a
Dead Key Battery................... 8-9
Engine Does Not Start.............. 8-11 Taking Action with Depleted
Lead-acid Battery................. 8-11
Starting a Flooded Engine..... 8-15
Charging Is Not Possible.......... 8-16 Dealing with the Cause........ 8-16
Hybrid System Cannot be
Stopped................................. 8-17 Forcibly Stopping the Hybrid
System................................ 8-17
Problem With the Brake System (Foot
Brake)....................................8-18 Applying the Emergency
Brake.................................. 8-18AUTOHOLD Cannot be
Canceled............................... 8-19Forcibly Canceling the
AUTOHOLD........................ 8-19
Overheating........................... 8-20 Ta k i n g A c t i o n w i t h
Overheating........................ 8-20
Tire is Punctured or Bursts........ 8-22 Changing a Flat Tire (With Spare
Tire).................................... 8-22
Liftgate Cannot Open.............. 8-30 Open the liftgate from the
luggage compartment.......... 8-30
The Power Windows Cannot Be
Operated............................... 8-31 Initializing the Power
Window.............................. 8-31
The Panorama Sunroof Cannot Be
Operated............................... 8-32 Initializing the Panorama
Sunroof............................... 8-32
The Moonroof Cannot Be
Operated............................... 8-33 Initializing the Moonroof...... 8-33
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Having the Vehicle Towed
We recommend that towing be done
only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer
or a commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing an AWD
vehicle, where all the wheels are
connected to the drive train, proper
transporting of the vehicle is absolutely
essential to avoid damaging the drive
system. Government and local laws
must be followed.
WARNING
Always tow an AWD vehicle with all
four wheels off the ground.
Towing an AWD vehicle with either the
front or rear wheels on the ground is
dangerous as the drive train could be
damaged, or the vehicle could trail
away from the tow truck and cause an
accident. If the drive train has been
damaged, transport the vehicle on a
flatbed truck.
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle pointed
forkward with driving wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transmission.
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed
equipment.
If the parking brake cannot be
released when towing the vehicle,
transport the vehicle with all front
and rear wheels raised
off the ground
as shown in the figure. If the vehicle
is towed without raising the wheels off the ground, the brake system
could be damaged.
1. Wheel dollies
What to Do in Case of Emergency
When Towing is Required
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Using the Towing Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being
damaged.

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, thejack lever and the lug wrench or
equivalent from the luggage
compartment.
1. Lug wrench
2. Tiedown eyelet
3. Jack lever

2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or jack lever or a similar tool with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to a
painted bumper, and open the cap
located on the front or rear
bumper.
Front
Rear

CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the
painted bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and
store it so as not to lose it.

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench, the jack lever
or equivalent.
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When Towing is Required
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Front
1. Lug wrench
2. Tiedown eyelet
Rear
1. Jack lever
2. Tiedown eyelet

4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or
disengage from the bumper when
tying the vehicle. Make sure that
the tiedown eyelet is securely
tightened to the bumper.
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When Towing is Required
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7. Disconnect the booster cables in the reverse order of their connection after thehybrid system is started.
8. Install the lead-acid battery cover.
9. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it.
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its hybrid system starts, causing the 2 vehicles to collide. The
occupants could be injured.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Engine Does Not Start
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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 weig ht 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 located on the driver's door frame or door pillar.
The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

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

Specifications/Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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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 - incl uding 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% (fifth-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 fifth-wheel
trailer, multiply by 0.15 and 0.25 to obt ain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to
2,875 lbs.
WARNING
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 lo ad carrying capacities than the originals
because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the orig inals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR
limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
Specifications/Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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