2007 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 152

CX-7_8V28-EA-06B_Edition2 Page152 Monday, March 13 2006 5:6 PM Black plate (152,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING 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. CAUTION l Make all hitch adjustments with actual loads. Don't load and unload vehicle while adjusting hitch. This action will change the vehicle height. Don't use an axle-mounted hitch. This may damage the axle and related parts. l qTires When towing a trailer, make sure all tires are inflated to the recommended cold-tire pressure, as indicated on the tire pressure chart on the driver's door frame. Trailer tire size, load rating, and inflation pressures should conform to tire manufacturer specifications. WARNING 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. 4-16 Form No.8V28-EA-06B