Get In Case of an Emergency -> Emergency Towing Guide for Mazda 3 4 Door First Generation (2004-2009)

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

Towing Description

CAUTION

We recommend that towing be done only

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a

commercial tow-truck service.

Don't 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

front wheels off the ground. If excessive

damage or other conditions prevent this,

use wheel dollies.

CAUTION

Don't tow with sling-type equipment.

This could damage your vehicle. Use

wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

Wheel dollies

When towing with the rear wheels on the

ground, release the parking brake.

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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

Tiedown Hook

CAUTION

Do not use the hooks under the rear

bumper for towing and tying down, as

they cannot hold the load and it will

damage the bumper.

Don't use the tiedown hook under the

rear for towing.

It is designed ONLY for tying down the

vehicle when it's being transported.

Using it for towing will damage the

bumper.

NOTE

When towing with chain or cable, wrap

the chain or cable with a soft cloth near

the bumper to prevent damage to the

bumper.

Hooks

qTiedown Hook-Front

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug

wrench from the trunk (page 7-3).

2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar

tool with a soft cloth to prevent

damage to the bumper and open the

cap located on the front bumper.

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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

CAUTION

The cap cannot be completely removed.

Do not use excessive force as it may

damage the cap or scratch the painted

bumper surface.

If the tiedown eyelet is not securely

tightened, it may loosen or disengage

from the bumper when tying down the

vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown

eyelet is securely tightened to the

bumper.

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet

using the lug wrench.

4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown

eyelet.

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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

Recreational Towing

An example of “recreational towing” is

towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.

The transaxle is not designed for towing

this vehicle on all 4 wheels.

When doing recreational towing refer to

“Towing Description” (page 7-19) and

“Tiedown Hook” (page 7-20) and

carefully follow the instructions.

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