Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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.
Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the luggage compartment .
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
Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Front
Rear
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
Front
Rear
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper.
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.
Particularly when t ...
Recreational Towing
An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to “T ...
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Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it ...
Floor Mat
WARNING
Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with
the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident.
Do not install t ...
Exhaust System Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine and exhaust system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine
and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system.
2WD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Remove the insulator..
4. Ins ...
