Emergency Towing; Towing Description - Mazda mx-5 2017 Owner's Manual

If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

Towing Description

We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (rear 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.
7–30
Wheel dollies
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle pointed

backward with driving wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal damage
to the transmission.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
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This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.