Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: 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 towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to the drive train, proper transporting of the vehicle is absolutely essential to avoid damaging the drive system. Government and local laws must be followed.
A towed 2WD vehicle should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
When towing a 2WD vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.
A towed AWD vehicle must have all its wheels off the ground.
WARNING
Always tow a AWD vehicle with all four wheels off the ground:
Towing a AWD vehicle with either the front or rear wheels on the ground is dangerous as the drive train could be damaged, or the vehicle could trail away from the tow truck and cause an accident. If the drive train has been damaged, transport the vehicle on a flat bed truck.
CAUTION
●Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
● Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
Emergency Towing
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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 an ...
Other materials:
Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Control Solenoid [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The torque converter clutch (TCC) control solenoid adjusts the hydraulic
pressure in the TCC control circuit based on the current demand from the TCM
according to the vehicle conditions.
Construction
The TCC control solenoid is installed to the solenoid con ...
Horn
Purpose, Function
The horn sounds according to the horn switch operation.
Construction
Installed to the inside of the front grille.
The diaphragm is vibrated to apply vibration to the air and produce sound.
Operation
1. When the horn switch turns on (1), the ho ...
Power Brake Unit
Purpose/Function
A 9.8-inch, single diaphragm type power brake unit has been adopted, achieving
compatibility between high braking performance and excellent brake feeling.
Construction
The power brake unit cannot be disassembled. Therefore, if there is any malfunction
in th ...
