Mazda 3 Quiz
In Case of an Emergency

Tiedown Hook

In this manual: In Case of an Emergency
AWord to Mazda Owners — 1How to Use This Manual — 1Your Vehicle at a Glance — 1Essential Safety Equipment — 18Knowing Your Mazda — 15Before Driving Your Mazda — 17Driving Your Mazda — 21Interior Comfort — 21In Case of an Emergency — 11Maintenance and Care — 22Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects — 23Specifications — 3
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CAUTION:
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.

 Tiedown Hook-Front

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the trunk.

2. Wrap the lug wrench with a soft cloth

2. Wrap the lug wrench with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the bumper and open the cap located on the front bumper.

CAUTION:
The cap cannot be completely removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.

4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown

4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.

CAUTION:
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.

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