2003 Mazda Tribute Owner's Manual - Page 150

Driving • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance" section of this manual. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum GCWR Trailer Weight Maximum - kg (lbs.) Range - kg (lbs.) frontal area of trailer - m2 (ft)2 2.0L w/manual 1,878 (4,140) 453 (1,000) 2.2 (24) transmission 3.0L 2,404 (5,300) 907 (2,000) 2.2 (24) w/automatic transmission 3.0L 3,103 (6,840) 1,587 (3,500) 2.8 (30) w/automatic transmission and towing package 4x4 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum GCWR Trailer Weight Maximum - kg (lbs.) Range - kg (lbs.) frontal area of trailer - m2 (ft)2 2.0L w/manual 1,932 (4,260) 453 (1,000) 2.2 (24) transmission 150