Get In Case of an Emergency Guide for Mazda 3 4 Door Second Generation (2010-2013)

In Case of an Emergency

7

Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.

Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2

Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2

Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3

Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3

Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-9

Overheating ................................................................................. 7-15

Overheating ............................................................................. 7-15

Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-17

Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-17

Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-18

Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-22

Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-23

Towing Description ................................................................. 7-23

Tiedown Hook ........................................................................ 7-24

Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-27

7-1

In Case of an Emergency

Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always

be used when you stop on or near a

roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other

drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard

and that they must take extreme caution

when near it.

Hazard warning flasher

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all

the turn signals will flash.

NOTE

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The turn signals do not work when the

hazard warning lights are on.

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Check local regulations about the use of

hazard warning lights while the vehicle is

being towed to verify that it is not in

violation of the law.

7-2

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.

4 Door

Tiedown eyelet

Spare tire

Jack

Lug wrench

Jack handle

Bolt for flat tire

7-3

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

5 Door

Tiedown eyelet

Spare tire

Jack handle

(Type A)

Jack

Lug wrench

Bolt for flat tire

Spare tire

(Type B)

Tiedown eyelet

Jack handle

Jack

Lug wrench

Bolt for flat tire

7-4

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

(5 Door)

qJack

1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.

To remove the jack

(4 Door)

1. Remove the cover.

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

counterclockwise.

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

counterclockwise.

Jack screw

Wing bolt

7-5

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

To secure the jack

WARNING

1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with

the jack screw pointing up and turn the

wing bolt clockwise to temporarily

tighten it.

Do not install the temporary spare tire

on the front wheels (driving wheels):

Driving with the temporary spare tire

on one of the front driving wheels is

dangerous. Handling will be affected.

You could lose control of the vehicle,

especially on ice or snow bound

roads, and have an accident. Move a

regular tire to the front wheel and

install the temporary spare tire to the

rear.

2. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the figure.

Jack screw

Wing bolt

3. Turn the wing bolt completely to

secure the jack.

NOTE

If the jack is not completely secured, it could

rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw

is sufficiently tightened.

qSpare Tire

Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.

The temporary spare tire is lighter and

smaller than a conventional tire, and is

designed only for emergency use and

should be used only for VERY short

periods. Temporary spare tires should

NEVER be used for long drives or

extended periods.

7-6

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

To remove the spare tire

CAUTION

(4 Door)

Ø When using the temporary spare

tire, driving stability may decrease

compared to when using only the

conventional tire. Drive carefully.

Ø To avoid damage to the temporary

spare tire or to the vehicle, observe

the following precautions:

1. Remove the trunk mat.

Ø

Do not exceed 80 km/h (50

mph).

Ø

Avoid driving over obstacles.

Also, do not drive through an

automatic car wash. This tire's

diameter is smaller than a

conventional tire, so the ground

clearance is reduced about

10 mm (0.4 in).

2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt

counterclockwise using the lug wrench.

Ø

Do not use a tire chain on this

tire because it will not fit

properly.

Ø

Do not use your temporary

spare tire on any other vehicle,

it has been designed only for

your Mazda.

Ø

Use only one temporary spare

tire on your vehicle at the same

time.

Ø (With limited slip differential)

When using the temporary spare

tire on the front axle, replace it

with a standard tire as soon as

possible. The size difference

between the spare and the

standard tire will cause the limited

slip differential to malfunction.

(5 Door)

1. Remove the trunk mat.

NOTE

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the

temporary spare tire. The warning light will

flash continuously while the temporary spare

tire is being used (page 5-32).

7-7

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

2. For vehicles equipped with a sub-

woofer, uncouple the connector.

For vehicles not equipped with a sub-

woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and

remove the spare tire.

Connector

NOTE

Extra strength may be required to uncouple the

connector. Be sure to squeeze the tab firmly.

To secure the spare tire

Perform the removal procedure in reverse.

Secure the spare tire using the hold-down

bolt and tire clamp in the correct position

as illustrated.

3. For vehicles equipped with a sub-

woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and

remove the woofer and spare tire.

NOTE

(5 Door)

When storing a conventional tire in a vehicle

equipped with a sub-woofer, you cannot

connect the connector on the trunk board.

Without sub-woofer

Tire hold-down bolt

Tire clamp

7-8

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

With sub-woofer

Changing a Flat Tire

NOTE

Tire hold-down bolt

Sub-woofer

If the following occurs while driving, it could

indicate a flat tire.

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Steering becomes difficult.

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The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.

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The vehicle pulls in one direction.

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a

level spot that is well off the road and out

of the way of traffic to change the tire.

Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a

busy road is dangerous.

WARNING

Be sure to follow the directions for

changing a tire, and never get under a

vehicle that is supported only by a jack:

Changing a tire is dangerous if not

done properly. The vehicle can slip off

the jack and seriously injure

someone.

Never allow anyone inside a vehicle

supported by a jack:

Allowing someone to remain in a

vehicle supported by a jack is

dangerous. The occupant could cause

the vehicle to fall resulting in serious

injury.

CAUTION

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring

System)

The wheels equipped on your Mazda

are specially designed for installation

of the tire pressure sensors. Do not

use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it

may not be possible to install the tire

pressure sensors.

7-9

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

NOTE

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qRemoving a Flat Tire

Make sure the jack is well lubricated before

1. If your vehicle is equipped with a

wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover

with the beveled end of the lug wrench.

using it.

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

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Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor

ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are

changed (page 5-34).

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle in Park (P), a manual

transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn

off the engine.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

NOTE

Force the end of the lug wrench firmly between

wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult.

5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire

(page 7-3).

CAUTION

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,

place a tire block both in front and

behind the tire.

There is a valve-stem mark inside the

wheel cover. When installing the

wheel cover, align this mark with the

tire's valve stem.

Damage could occur during

installation if the wheel cover is not

properly aligned.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks

of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in

place.

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise one turn each, but do

not remove any lug nuts until the tire

has been raised off the ground.

WARNING

Use only the front and rear jacking

positions recommended in this manual:

Attempting to jack the vehicle in

positions other than those

recommended in this manual is

dangerous. The vehicle could slip off

the jack and seriously injure or even

kill someone.

Use only the jack provided with your

Mazda:

Using a jack that is not designed for

your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle

could slip off the jack and seriously

injure someone.

3. Place the jack under the jacking

position closest to the tire being

changed.

Never place objects under the jack:

Jacking the vehicle with an object

under the jack is dangerous. The jack

could slip and someone could be

seriously injured by the jack or the

falling vehicle.

4. Insert the jack handle into the jack.

5. Turn the jack handle clockwise and

raise the vehicle high enough so that

the spare tire can be installed. Before

removing the lug nuts, make sure your

Mazda is firmly in position and that it

cannot slip or move.

Jacking position

7-11

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise; then remove the

wheel.

To install the nut

1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be

sure to hold the key square to it. If you

hold the key at an angle, you may

damage both key and nut. Don't use a

power impact wrench.

qLocking Lug Nuts^í

If your vehicle has optional antitheft

wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will

lock the tires and you must use a special

key to unlock them. This key is attached

to the lug wrench and is stored with the

spare tire. Register them with the lock

manufacturer by filling out the card

provided in the glove box and mailing it

in the accompanying envelope. If you lose

this key, consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer or use the lock manufacturer's

order form, which is with the registration

card.

2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key,

apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.

qMounting the Spare Tire

1. Remove dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel and

hub, including the hub bolts, with a

cloth.

Antitheft lug nut

Special key

WARNING

Make sure the mounting surfaces of

the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean

before changing or replacing tires:

When changing or replacing a tire,

not removing dirt and grime from the

mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub

and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug

nuts could loosen while driving and

cause the tire to come off, resulting in

an accident.

To remove an antitheft lug nut

1. Obtain the key for the antitheft lug nut.

2. Place the key on top of the nut, and be

sure to hold the key square to it. If you

hold the key at an angle, you may

damage both key and nut. Don't use a

power impact wrench.

3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key

and apply pressure. Turn the wrench

counterclockwise.

2. Mount the spare tire.

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^íSome models.

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled

edge inward; tighten them by hand.

If you're unsure of how tight the nuts

should be, have them inspected at an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Nut tightening torque

N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)

88―118 (9―12, 65―87)

WARNING

Always securely and correctly tighten

the lug nuts:

Improperly or loosely tightened lug

nuts are dangerous. The wheel could

wobble or come off. This could result

in loss of vehicle control and cause a

serious accident.

WARNING

Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you

removed or replace them with metric

nuts of the same configuration:

Because the wheel studs and lug nuts

on your Mazda have metric threads,

using a non-metric nut is dangerous.

On a metric stud, it would not secure

the wheel and would damage the

stud, which could cause the wheel to

slip off and cause an accident.

Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts

and bolts and do not tighten the lug

nuts beyond the recommended

tightening torque:

Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and

bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts

could loosen while driving and cause

the tire to come off, resulting in an

accident. In addition, lug nuts and

bolts could be damaged if tightened

more than necessary.

5. Store the damaged tire, using the tire

hold-down bolt to hold it in place.

4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

and lower the vehicle. Use the lug

wrench to tighten the nuts in the order

shown.

(Without sub-woofer)

Bolt for flat tire

Tire clamp

7-13

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

(With sub-woofer)

Bolt for flat tire

Sub-woofer

6. Remove the tire blocks and store the

tools, jack, and damaged tire.

7. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to

the specification charts on page 10-9.

8. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced

as soon as possible.

WARNING

Do not drive with any tires that have

incorrect air pressure:

Driving on tires with incorrect air

pressure is dangerous. Tires with

incorrect pressure could affect

handling and result in an accident.

When you check the regular tires' air

pressure, check the spare tire, too.

NOTE

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the

temporary spare tire. The warning light will

flash continuously while the temporary spare

tire is being used (page 5-32).

NOTE

To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store

them properly.

7-14

In Case of an Emergency

Overheating

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle in park (P), a manual

transaxle in neutral.

Overheating

If the High engine coolant temperature

warning light illuminates, the vehicle

loses power, or you hear a loud knocking

or pinging noise, the engine is probably

too hot.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Turn off the air conditioner.

5. Check whether coolant or steam is

escaping from under the hood or from

the engine compartment.

WARNING

If steam is coming from the engine

compartment:

Do not go near the front of the vehicle.

Stop the engine.

Wait until the steam dissipates, then

open the hood and start the engine.

Turn off the ignition switch and

make sure the fan is not running before

attempting to work near the cooling

fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it

is running is dangerous. The fan

could continue running indefinitely

even if the engine has stopped and

the engine compartment temperature

is high. You could be hit by the fan

and seriously injured.

If neither coolant nor steam is

escaping:

Open the hood and idle the engine until

it cools.

CAUTION

If the cooling fan does not operate

while the engine is running, the

engine temperature will increase.

Stop the engine and call an

Do not remove the cooling

system cap when the engine and

radiator are hot:

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

When the engine and radiator are

hot, scalding coolant and steam may

shoot out under pressure and cause

serious injury.

6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,

then turn off the engine after the

temperature has decreased.

7. When cool, check the coolant reservoir

level.

Open the hood ONLY after steam is no

longer escaping from the engine:

Steam from an overheated engine is

dangerous. The escaping steam could

seriously burn you.

If it's low, look for coolant leaks from

the radiator and hoses.

If the High engine coolant temperature

warning light illuminates:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

park off the right-of-way.

7-15

In Case of an Emergency

Overheating

If you find a leak or other damage, or if

coolant is still leaking:

Stop the engine and call an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

If you find no problems, the engine is

cool, and no leaks are obvious:

Carefully add coolant as required (page

8-21).

CAUTION

If the engine continues to overheat or

frequently overheats, have the

cooling system inspected. The engine

could be seriously damaged unless

repairs are made. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

7-16

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

If the engine still does not start using the

above procedure, have your vehicle

inspected by an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be

flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

(Without Advanced Keyless Entry &

Push Button Start System)

1. If the engine does not start within five

seconds on the first try, turn the key to

the LOCK position, wait ten seconds

and try again.

2. Depress the accelerator all the way and

hold it there.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the START

position and hold it there―for up to

ten seconds. If the engine starts, release

the key and accelerator immediately

because the engine will suddenly rev

up.

4. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator―for

up to ten seconds.

(With Advanced Keyless Entry & Push

Button Start System)

1. If the engine does not start within five

seconds on the first try, wait ten

seconds and try again.

2. Depress the accelerator all the way and

hold it there.

3. Depress the clutch pedal (MT) or the

brake pedal (AT) then press the push

button start. If the engine starts, release

the key and accelerator immediately

because the engine will suddenly rev

up.

4. If the engine fails to start, crank it

without depressing the accelerator.

7-17

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

Jump-Starting

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you

feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service

technician do the work.

WARNING

Follow These Precautions Carefully:

To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions

carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:

Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID

which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced

during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.

Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery

fluid:

Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.

Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in

eyes, skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for 15

minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.

Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause

serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.

Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact any other metal object that

could cause sparks:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced

during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An

exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a

battery, do not allow metal tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative (

terminal of the battery.

)

7-18

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced

during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An

exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.

Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level:

Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may

rupture or explode, causing serious injury.

Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the battery:

Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the

discharged battery is dangerous.

A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.

Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving:

Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.

The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.

CAUTION

Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and

other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in

series or a 24 V motor generator set).

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Discharged battery

Jumper cables

Booster battery

7-19

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

1. Remove the battery cover from its front

side.

2 Detach the clip facing the vehicle

interior first and pull it outward

with your finger approx. 4 mm (0.2

in). Then, lift the cover slightly to

clear the lock.

Battery cover

CAUTION

Clip

Ø Do not use a tool which applies

excessive force such as a

screwdriver or pliers.

If excessive force is applied to the

clips, they could be damaged.

To prevent damaging the battery

cover, remove/install the battery

cover using the following

procedure.

Removing battery cover

1 Detach the clip facing the side of

the vehicle first and pull it outward

with your finger approx. 4 mm (0.2

in). Then, lift the cover slightly to

clear the lock.

Clip

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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

3 Pull out the battery cover being

careful not to allow it to contact

the cowl grille.

2 Attach the clips on both sides of

the battery cover.

Battery cover

Cowl grille

Clips

2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V

and that its negative terminal is

grounded.

Installing battery cover

1 Being careful not to contact the

cowl grille, insert the tabs on the

one end of the battery cover into

the holes of the battery tray and

engage the tabs.

3. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, don't allow both vehicles to

touch. Turn off the engine of the

vehicle with the booster battery and all

unnecessary electrical loads in both

vehicles.

Cowl grille

Tabs

Holes

4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

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Connect one end of a cable to the

positive terminal on the discharged

battery (1).

Attach the other end to the positive

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terminal on the booster battery (2).

Connect one end of the other cable

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to the negative terminal of the

booster battery (3).

Connect the other end to the ground

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point indicated in the illustration

away from the discharged battery

(4).

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the

engine of the other vehicle.

7-21

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

6. When finished, carefully disconnect the

cables in the reverse order described in

the illustration.

Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Mazda.

NOTE

Verify that the covers are securely installed.

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle to start it:

Towing a vehicle to start it is

dangerous. The vehicle being towed

could surge forward when its engine

starts, causing the two vehicles to

collide. The occupants could be

injured.

CAUTION

Do not push-start a vehicle that has

a manual transaxle. It can damage

the emission control system.

NOTE

You can't start a vehicle with an automatic

transaxle by pushing it.

7-22

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

Towing Description

CAUTION

Do not tow the vehicle pointed

backward with driving wheels on the

ground. This may cause internal

damage to the transaxle.

We recommend that towing be done only

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a

commercial tow-truck service.

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.

CAUTION

Do not 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.

7-23

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

Type B

Tiedown Hook

CAUTION

Do not use the front and rear

tiedown eyelets for towing the

vehicle.

They have been designed only for

securing the vehicle to a transport

vessel during shipping.

Using the eyelets for any other

purpose could result in the vehicle

being damaged.

CAUTION

qTiedown Hook-Front

The cap cannot be completely

removed. Do not use excessive force

as it may damage the cap or scratch

the painted bumper surface.

Type A/Type B

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug

wrench from the trunk (page 7-3).

2. Wrap the lug wrench with a soft cloth

to prevent damage to the bumper and

open the cap located on the front

bumper.

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet

using the lug wrench.

Type A

Lug wrench

7-24

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown

eyelet.

2. Remove the cover.

NOTE

Remove the front bumper cover completely and

store it so as not to lose it.

CAUTION

Ø If the tiedown eyelet is not securely

tightened, it may loosen or

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet

using the lug wrench.

disengage from the bumper when

tying down the vehicle. Make sure

that the tiedown eyelet is securely

tightened to the bumper.

Ø The front tiedown hook is

designed only for lashing the

vehicle during overseas transport.

Do not use the front tiedown hook

for any other use such as

transporting the vehicle on trucks

or railway.

Lug wrench

Type C

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet from the

trunk (page 7-3).

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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown

eyelet.

qTiedown Hook-Rear

Tiedown hook

CAUTION

The rear tiedown hook is designed

only for lashing the vehicle during

overseas transport. Do not use the

rear tiedown hook for any other use

such as transporting the vehicle on

trucks or railway.

Ø 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.

Ø The front tiedown hook is

designed only for lashing the

vehicle during overseas transport.

Do not use the front tiedown hook

for any other use such as

transporting the vehicle on trucks

or railway.

7-26

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 7-23) and

“Tiedown Hook” (page 7-24) and

carefully follow the instructions.

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In Case of an Emergency for Your Mazda 3 4 Door Second Generation (2010-2013)

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