2003 Mazda B2300 Owner's Manual - Page 136

Driving Using a step bumper The optional step bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and requires only a ball with a 19 mm (3/4 inch) shank diameter. The bumper has a 907 kg (2,000 lb.) trailer weight and 91 kg (200 lb.) tongue weight capability. The rated capacities (as shown in this guide) for trailer towing with the factory bumper are only valid when the trailer hitch ball is installed directly into the ball hole in the bumper. Addition of bracketry to either lower the ball hitch position or extend the ball hitch rearward will significantly increase the loads on the bumper and its attachments. This can result in the failure of the bumper or the bumper attachments. Use of any type of hitch extensions should be considered abuse. Trailer tow connector The trailer tow connector is located under the rear bumper, on the driver's side of the vehicle. 1 2 4 Refer to the following chart for information regarding the factory-equipped trailer tow connector: Trailer tow connector Color Function 1. Dark Green Trailer right-hand turn signal Comment Circuit activated when brake pedal is depressed or when ignition is on and right-hand turn signal is applied. Circuit activated when brake pedal is depressed or when ignition is on and left-hand turn signal is applied. 3 2. Yellow Trailer left-hand turn signal 136