Towing; Towing Hooks - Mazda 2002 6 Workshop Manual

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TOWING

• Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be

• A towed vehicle should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent

this, use wheel dollies.

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

• Do not tow the vehicle backward with

driving wheels on the ground. This may

cause internal damage to the transaxle.

• Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

This could damage your vehicle. Use

wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

• Do not use the hook loops under the

front and rear for towing. They are

designed ONLY for tying down the

vehicle when it is being transported.

Using them for towing will damage the

• The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (to get the vehicle out of a ditch or a snow

bank, for example).

• When using the towing hooks, always pull the cable or chain in a straight direction with respect to

the hook. Apply no sideways force.

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