Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Towing

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Accessories / Trailer / Towing

Towing Description

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 (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.

CAUTION:

Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.

CAUTION:

Do not tow with sling?type equipment. This could damage vehicle. Use wheel?lift or flatbed equipment.

Vehicle Securing Position

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:
- 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.

Other materials:

Rear Body Control Module (Rbcm)
Outline Positioned at the rear of the vehicle, the rear body control module (RBCM) performs numerous system controls for functions at the vehicle rear. Function The rear body control module (RBCM) controls the system based on the input/output signals. The functions ...

Seat Warmer Unit Inspection
WARNING: Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated).. CAUTION: If the slide bar is ope ...

DRL (Daytime Running Light) System
Outline The DRL system automatically switches the headlights to HI beams (50% dim) or illuminates the DRL bulb when the ignition is switched ON (engine on), the parking brake is released, and the shift lever is in a position other than P (ATX). The front body control module ( ...