Hands Free Lift Gate Disabled with Hitch Install on 2020 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring?

Question:

I just purchased a 2020 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring SUV and on the Mazda website they say the hands free feature is completely disabled when their hitch is installed. Is this also the case with your hitch for that model? Thank you

asked by: Diane H

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

According to Draw-Tite, once the # 76020 hitch is installed it won't completely prevent the sensors from picking up movement. It'll block the sensors in the middle of the vehicle by the receiver tube, but the sensors on either side will still work as shown in the provided photo.

If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # 118278, a ball mount like # 2753 used in the rise position, a # PC3 hitch pin and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch hitch ball.

I've linked to install videos for the hitch and the trailer wiring harness.

expert reply by: Mike L

1

Mike L

click to enlarge

Ask The Experts a Question >>

Products Referenced in This Question

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

Code: 118278

Retail:$80.62

Our Price: $50.89

Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
Trailer Hitch Wiring
Powered Converter
Custom Fit

4 Flat
Tekonsha

more information >

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

Code: 19260

Retail:$30.99

Our Price: $13.61

Trailer Hitch Ball
Trailer Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
Chrome-Plated Steel

1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
1 Inch Diameter Shank
2000 lbs GTW
Class III
Draw-Tite

more information >

Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise, 4" Drop - 9" Long - 7.5K

Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise, 4" Drop - 9" Long - 7.5K

Code: 2753

Our Price: $43.18

Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
Fixed Ball Mount
No Ball
1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
Steel Shank - Gloss Black

Drop - 4 Inch
Rise - 3 Inch
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
7500 lbs GTW
Class III
Draw-Tite

more information >

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

Code: 63845

Retail:$29.40

Our Price: $8.75

Trailer Hitch Ball
Trailer Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
Chrome-Plated Steel

2 Inch Diameter Ball
2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
1 Inch Diameter Shank
7500 lbs GTW
Class III
Tow Ready

more information >

Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span

Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span

Code: PC3

Our Price: $13.33

Hitch Pins and Clips
Standard Hitch Pin

Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
5/8 Inch Diameter
4 Inch Span
Draw-Tite

more information >

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(359 reviews)

Code: 76020

Retail:$352.79

Our Price: $179.73

Trailer Hitch
Custom Fit Hitch
Class III
675 lbs TW
4500 lbs GTW

4500 lbs WD GTW
2 Inch Hitch
675 lbs WD TW
Concealed Cross Tube
Draw-Tite

more information >

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Instructions for 118278 Instructions for 76020

Miscellaneous Media

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2019 Mazda CX-9

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2019 Mazda CX-9 - Video

Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation - 2019 Mazda CX-9

Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation - 2019 Mazda CX-9 - Video

Continue Researching

See More Q&A Expert Answers >>