Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Towing
Towing Description
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Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
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A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
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When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.
CAUTION:
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Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
CAUTION:
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Do not tow with sling?type equipment. This could damage vehicle. Use wheel?lift or flatbed equipment.
Vehicle Securing Position
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When transporting the vehicle by flat bed tow truck or trailer, secure the vehicle to the trailer using the holes and left tiedown loop shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
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Do not use the tie down hook on the end of the rear bumper for towing or transporting the vehicle. The tie down hook is used only for transporting the vehicle by ship. Using the tie down hook could cause damage to the bumper and the vehicle body.
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Trailer
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Body
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Other materials:
Body Sealing [Water Proof And Rust Preventive]
Sealant is applied to the parts where the panels meet and to the hemmed parts
of the door panel and hood panel to provide water proofing and rust proofing.
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Refrigerant Line
Purpose
The system piping connects each related part of the refrigerant system.
Construction
Block-type piping has been adopted to the pipe connection, improving the
efficiency of piping related servicing.
The pipes in the piping system consist of the following parts.
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Front Fog Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the mudguard screws.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Rotate the front fog light bulb in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in
the figure and remove it from the front fog light in the direction of the arrow
(2) shown in the figu ...
