Get If Trouble Arises -> Emergency Towing Guide for Mazda 2 SUV First Generation (2002-2007)

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Towing Description

CAUTION

We recommend that towing be done only

by an expert repairer, we recommend

an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a

commercial tow-truck service.

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Do not tow the vehicle pointed

backward with driving wheels on

the ground. This may cause internal

damage to the transaxle.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary

to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Government and local laws must be

followed.

A towed vehicle usually should have its

drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.

If excessive damage or other conditions

prevent this, use wheel dollies.

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Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. This could damage your

vehicle. Use wheel-lift or Àatbed

equipment.

Wheel dollies

When towing with the rear wheels on the

ground, release the parking brake.

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, the vehicle may be towed with

all four wheels on the ground using the

towing hook at the front of the vehicle.

Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces for

short distances at low speeds.

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Towing/Tiedown Hooks

CAUTION

Follow these instructions when towing

the vehicle with all wheels on the

ground.

CAUTION

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The towing eyelet should be used

in an emergency (to get the vehicle

out of a ditch or a snow bank, for

example).

When using the towing eyelets,

always pull the lead or chain in a

straight direction with respect to the

eyelet. Never apply a sideways force.

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Shift to neutral (Manual transaxle),

or the N position (Automatic

transaxle).

Switch the ignition to ACC.

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Release the parking brake.

Remember that power assist for the

brakes and steering will not be available

when the engine is not running.

NOTE

When towing with chain or lead, wrap

the chain or lead with a soft cloth near

the bumper to prevent damage to the

bumper.

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3. Securely install the towing eyelet using

the wheel brace.

Towing Hook-Front

1. Remove the towing eyelet and

the wheel brace from the luggage

compartment (page 7-3).

2. Wrap a jack lever or similar tool with

a soft cloth to prevent damage to a

painted bumper, and open the cap

located on the front bumper.

Wheel brace

Towing eyelet

4. Hook the towing rope to the towing

eyelet.

CAUTION

If the towing eyelet is not securely

tightened, it may loosen or disengage

from the bumper when towing the

vehicle. Make sure that the towing

eyelet is securely tightened to the

bumper.

CAUTION

Do not use excessive force as it may

damage the cap or scratch the painted

bumper surface.

NOTE

Remove the cap completely and store it

so as not to lose it.

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Tiedown Hook-Rear

The hook positioned under the rear

bumper on the right side is for tying down

the vehicle during transport, and it cannot

be used for towing other vehicles.

It can be used as a towing hook only when

the vehicle must be towed by another

vehicle in an emergency case such as when

the vehicle is stuck in snow, however, it

may damage the bumper.

Tiedown hook

CAUTION

When using the hook in such emergency

cases, observe the following so as not to

damage the tiedown hook or the vehicle

body.

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The vehicle must be pulled straight

to the rear so that no load is applied

to the vehicle in the lateral direction.

The bumper may be damaged if the

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tie down hook is used as a towing

hook.

When using a metal chain or wire

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lead, wrap a cloth around the

attachment area. If the metal chain

or wire lead contacts the bumper

directly, the bumper could be

scratched or damaged.

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