Emergency towing; 2009 Tribute Hybrid; Owners Guide, 1st Printing- Page 247

2009 Mazda Tribute HEV Tribute Hybrid Owners Manual

Table of Contents

Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
TRAILER TOWING
Maintenance and Specifications
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If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.

Emergency towing

In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access
to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your
vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat
towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:

Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward
direction.

Place the transmission in N (Neutral). Refer to

Brake shift interlock

in the

Driving

chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the

gear shift lever into N (Neutral).

Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h).

Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).

2009 Tribute Hybrid

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Roadside Emergencies

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  • Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction.
  • Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
  • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h).
  • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).

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