2024 MAZDA CX90 tow

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.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
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.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
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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Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to
do with your tire mileage and safety.
So cultivate good driving habits for
your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and
drive at speeds that are safe for the
existing weather conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turnsAvoid potholes and objects on the
road
Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against the curb when parking
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride
disturbance while driving or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been
damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can
safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate
it, remove the tire and rim and replace
it with your spare tire. If you cannot
detect a cause, have the vehicle towed
to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to
have the vehicle inspected.
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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.

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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.
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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 dr iver 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
T
TiresInspecting the tires............... 9-27
Replacing a tire or a wheel.... 9-29
Rotating the tires.................. 9-28
Tires................................... 10-71
Tire pressure label...............10-61
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...............................5-100
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)................. 10-27
Wheel maintenance..............9-36
Tire Information Location of the tire label
(placard)............................ 10-34
Steps for determining the correct
load limit........................... 10-45
Tire labeling....................... 10-30
Tire maintenance................ 10-37
Vehicle loading................... 10-40
To w i n g Having the vehicle towed........ 8-5
Using the towing hooks.......... 8-6
W
Warranty................................. 10-23
WindowPower window..................... 4-29
Rear window defogger
switch.................................. 5-78
The power windows cannot be
operated.............................. 8-31
Windshield wiper de-icer...... 5-80
Winter Driving.........................5-240
Wipers Replacing windshield wiper blade
rubbers................................ 9-23
Replenishing windshield washer fl
uid.......................................9-17
Washer fluid does not spray... 8-35
Windshield wipers operate at high
speed.................................. 8-34
Windshield wiper de-icer...... 5-80
Windshield wiper/Washer
switch.................................. 5-73
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