Mazda CX-3 - Towing;Tiedown Hooks

Towing/Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
¾The towing eyelet should be used in an
emergency (to get the vehicle out of a
ditch or a snow bank, for example).
¾When using the towing eyelets, always
pull the lead or chain in a straight
direction with respect to the eyelet. Never
apply a sideways force.
NOTE
When towing with chain or lead, wrap the
chain or lead with a soft cloth near the
bumper to prevent damage to the bumper.
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Towin g Hook-F ront
1. Remove the towing eyelet and the
wheel brace from the luggage
compartment (page 7-3).
2. Wrap a jack lever or similar tool with a
soft cloth to prevent damage to a
painted bumper, and open the cap
located on the front bumper.
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 towing eyelet using
the wheel brace.
Wheel brace
Towing eyelet
4. Hook the towing rope to the towing
eyelet.
CAUTION
If the towing eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when towing the
vehicle. Make sure that the towing
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
After using the towing eyelets store them
as follows.
Towing eyel et (Sho rt t ype)
Store it in the tool bag.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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