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2011 Mazda RX-8 Rx 8 Owners Manual

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9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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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 trunk (page 7-3).

2. Wrap the lug wrench 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

The cap cannot be completely
removed. Do not use excessive force
as it may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface.

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet

using the lug wrench.

Front

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

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