Trailer towing, Recreational towing, Tires, wheels and loading – Mazda 2009 Tribute HEV User Manual
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TRAILER TOWING
Mazda strongly discourages towing with the Tribute Hybrid vehicle. Your
vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages or towing accessories
are available through your dealer.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome.
Your vehicle may be
Љflat-towedЉ (all wheels on the ground) by shifting
the transmission into Neutral. This is permitted for Front Wheel Drive
(FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles. Your vehicle may be towed
up to a speed of 75 mph (120 km/h) but you should always obey local
speed limits.
Note: The Hybrid brake system is capable of providing full brake assist
with the ignition off. This may cause the vehicle’s 12-volt battery to
become discharged when a portable braking system is used to activate
the vehicle’s brakes.
You also have the option of trailering the vehicle with its front wheels on
a dolly (FWD only), or trailering with all four wheels off the ground.
For other towing requirements, refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside
Emergencies chapter.
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