Recreational Towing; In Case of Emergency; Towing 2-wheel drive vehicles- Page 271

In Case of Emergency

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If the ignition key is not available to
unlock the steering column, place a dolly
under the rear wheels and tow the vehicle
with the front wheels raised.

When a vehicle is towed on its front
wheels, lock the steering wheel in a
straight ahead position with a steering
wheel clamp. Do not use the vehicle’s
steering column lock to secure the wheels
in a straight ahead position when pulled
from the rear.

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Recreational Towing

Towing your vehicle can be successfully
performed by following the appropriate
guidelines for the type of powertrain on
the vehicle to be towed. The following
guidelines, by powertrain combination,
are designed to ensure that the transmis-
sion is not damaged due to insufficient
lubrication.

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Towing 2-wheel drive vehicles

Automatic transmission with all four
wheels on the ground:

1. Release the parking brake.

2. Place the transmission gear selector

lever in N (Neutral).

3. Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).

4. Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).

NOTE

Mazda recommends the propeller
shaft be removed/installed only by
a qualified technician. See your
Authorized Mazda Dealer for pro-
peller shaft removal/installation.

If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or speed
of 35 mph (56 km/h) will be exceeded,
you must: