Mazda 2016 CX3 Owner's Manual page 486

If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it so
as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench.
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown
eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
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Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
Tiedown Hook-Rear
The hook positioned under the rear
bumper on the right side is for tying down
the vehicle during transport, and it cannot
be used for towing other vehicles.
It can be used as a towing hook only when
the vehicle must be towed by another
vehicle in an emergency case such as when
the vehicle is stuck in snow, however, it
may damage the bumper.
Tiedown hook
CAUTION
When using the hook in such
emergency cases, observe the
following so as not to damage the
tiedown hook or the vehicle body.
The vehicle must be pulled straight to
the rear so that no load is applied to the
vehicle in the lateral direction.
The bumper may be damaged if the tie
down hook is used as a towing hook.
When using a metal chain or wire cable,
wrap a cloth around the attachment
area. If the metal chain or wire cable
contacts the bumper directly, the
bumper could be scratched or damaged.
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