Emergency Towing; Towing Description; If Trouble Arises- Page 493

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If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

             Towing  Description

              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.

Wheel dollies

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

CAUTION

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  Do not tow the vehicle pointed 

backward with driving wheels on the 
ground. This may cause internal damage 
to the transaxle.

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  Do not tow with sling-type equipment. 

This could damage your vehicle. Use 
wheel-lift or fl atbed equipment.