Mazda 3 Quiz
Accessories

Towing

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  • 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 wheel (front wheels) off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.

  • When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.

CAUTION:

  • Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.

CAUTION:

  • Do not tow with sling–type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel–lift or flatbed equipment.

Vehicle Securing Position

  • When transporting the vehicle by flat bed tow truck or trailer, secure the vehicle to the trailer using the holes and left tiedown loop shown in the figure.


CAUTION:

  • To prevent damage to the vehicle, do not use the tiedown eyelet (front) and the left/right tiedown loops (rear) for towing the vehicle using another vehicle.

  • Do not use the tie-down eyelet and rear hook for tying down the vehicle onto a trailer and flatbed tow truck. It may cause damage to the vehicle.


NOTE:

  • The tiedown eyelet (front) and the tiedown loops (rear) are used only when the vehicle is transported by ship.

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