Tiedown Hooks; If Trouble Arises; Emergency Towing- Page 445

Tiedown Hooks

*

CAUTION

Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for securing
the vehicle to a transport vessel during
shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being damaged.

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Tiedown Hooks

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug

wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3).

2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar

tool with a soft cloth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.

Front

Rear

CAUTION

Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.

NOTE

Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet

using the lug wrench or equivalent.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Front

Lug wrench

Tiedown eyelet

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

*Some models.

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