Tiedown Hooks - Mazda CX-5 Manual

CX-5_8CT5-EA-12K_Edition1 Page443
Friday, October 19 2012 3:12 PM
CAUTION
Ø Do not tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on
the ground. This may cause
internal damage to the transaxle.
Ø Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage
your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.
Form No.8CT5-EA-12K
Black plate (443,1)
Emergency Towing

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.
qTiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft cloth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.
Front
If Trouble Arises
7-21