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:
Wheel Hub Component Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure
the wheel bearing axial excessive play.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub component.
Rear wheel bearing maximum play
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Wheel Hub Component Removal/Installation [2 Wd]
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor connector (body sid ...
Rear Wiper Arm And Blade Adjustment
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Operate the rear wiper.
3. Verify that the rear wiper is operating and stop the rear wiper.
4. Verify that the rear wiper is stopped at the auto-stop position.
5. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade..
6. Install the rear wiper arm to the ser ...
