Mazda MX-5 Quiz
In Case of an Emergency

Towing Description

In this manual: In Case of an Emergency
A Word to Mazda Owners — 1How to Use This Manual — 1Your Vehicle at a Glance — 6Essential Safety Equipment — 19Knowing Your Mazda — 23Before Driving Your Mazda — 16Driving Your Mazda — 23Interior Comfort — 26In Case of an Emergency — 13Maintenance and Care — 21Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects — 23Specifications — 3
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We recommend that towing be done only

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 (rear wheels) off the ground.

If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.

CAUTION:

CAUTION:
Do not tow the vehicle pointed forward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transmission.
CAUTION:

CAUTION:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

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